NHTSA Recall # | 22117 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 93V016000 |
MFG Compaign # | 93-C-07 |
Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Supplier | CHEVROLET |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | SUBURBAN |
Model Year | 1992 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
Date of notification | 13/03/93 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/12/86 |
End date of manufacturing | 01/08/92 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 01/02/93 |
Report created | 04/02/93 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 1702880 |
Defect summary | Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube. |
Consequence summary | The vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition. |
Corrective action | Install a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle. |
Recall notes | System: power train. Vehicle description: light trucks with 5. 0 l, 5. 7 l, and 7. 4 l engines and 4l60,4l60-e, and 3l80 automatic transmissions. |