NHTSA Recall # | 12295 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 98V033000 |
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Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Supplier | GMC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 3500 |
Model Year | 1998 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
Date of notification | 15/03/98 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/10/97 |
End date of manufacturing | 31/10/97 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 17/02/98 |
Report created | 25/02/98 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 1137 |
Defect summary | Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. One or both front brake rotor/hubs were built with an out-of-specification gray iron that can fail during the life of the vehicle. |
Consequence summary | If a driver continues to drive with a cracked rotor, the cracks could continue around the wheel mounting bolt circle and ultimately result in a wheel separation. |
Corrective action | Dealers will inspect the rotors for a core date of "287" and, if found, replace the rotor. |
Recall notes | Owner notification is expected to begin during march 1998. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |