NHTSA Recall # | 78670 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 08V340000 |
MFG Compaign # | 08244 |
Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Supplier | GMC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SAVANA |
Model Year | 2008 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) |
Date of notification | 15/08/08 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/06/08 |
End date of manufacturing | 31/07/08 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 28/07/08 |
Report created | 24/07/08 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 151 |
Defect summary | Gm is recalling 151 my 2008 chevrolet express and gmc savana vehicles equipped with all wheel drive (awd). Some of these vehicles have transfer cases that were manufactured with an incorrect part that can cause early failure of a drive chain. If the chain breaks, shifting the transmission to park may not keep the vehicle stationary. |
Consequence summary | If the vehicle is parked on an incline or bumped, it may roll and strike a person, object, or another vehicle without warning, and cause personal injury. |
Corrective action | Dealers will inspect the transfer case date code and, if necessary, replace the transfer case. The recall began on august 15, 2008. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, or through their website at http://www. Gmownercenter. Com . |
Recall notes | Gm recall no. 08244. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov . |