Issue ID | 459174 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10055834 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SAFARI |
Model Year | 2000 |
File date | 12/12/03 |
Component | STRUCTURE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While the consumer was gripping a dash board handle to pull herself up, the handle crumbled into 5 to 6 pieces. The manufacturer and the dealer are aware of the problem. *nm consumer stated that the dealer became aware of the problem when consumer ordered for the replacement part. Dealership removed the 2 mounting bolts with attached pieces of the handle, inspected the air bag compartment and then installed the new handle. *la |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 37000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | LINWOOD, NJ |
VIN pattern | 1GDDM19W3YBXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 24/04/00 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | ASPLUNDH BUICK GMC |
Dealer's telephone number | 609-597-4700 |
Dealer's city | MANAHAWKIN |
Dealer's state code | NJ |
Dealer's ZIP code | 08050 |