NHTSA Recall # | 57556 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 03V037000 |
MFG Compaign # | 03004 |
Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Supplier | GMC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | YUKON |
Model Year | 2003 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
Date of notification | 17/02/03 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/10/02 |
End date of manufacturing | 31/10/02 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 06/02/03 |
Report created | 12/02/03 |
Regulation part number | 571 |
FMV safety standard number | 214 |
Estimated number of affected units | 107 |
Defect summary | Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 214, "side impact protection." these vehicles are built with four welds on the rear door upper hinge. On some of these vehicles, one or two of the welds may not be to specification. |
Consequence summary | As a result, the door strength may be degraded during a side impact vehicle crash. |
Corrective action | Dealers will inspect the welds on the left rear door upper hinge. If a weld is found out-of-specification, a bolt will be installed to secure the hinge. Owner notification began february 17, 2003. 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 cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. |
Recall notes | Gm recall no. 03004. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |