1999-2000 Chevrolet C6500, Chevrolet C7500 and others recall: gasoline
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on November 4, 2002. It covers about 2,011 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,011
- reported
- Nov 4, 2002
- owners notified
- Dec 18, 2002
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline
- What is wrong
- Certain medium duty c-series and b7 school bus chassis equipped with a 7.4 liter gas engine and an impco lpg conversion kit. Some of these vehicles may have engine backfires with sufficient force to damage the engine air intake system and the air cleaner filter element.
- Risk
- If the damaged air cleaner parts are dislodged from their normal position, these parts could come in contact with the hot exhaust manifold and/or hot exhaust gas recirculation (egr) valve tube resulting in a possible engine compartment fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a redesigned mixer bonnet and air cleaner housing cover, selective upgrades in various connections related to the air induction system, and if needed, a new air cleaner filter. Owner notification began december 18, 2002. 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.
Recall number 02V287000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 02V287000
Is there a recall on the 1999-2000 Chevrolet C6500, Chevrolet C7500 and others gasoline?
Yes. Recall 02V287000, reported on November 4, 2002, covers about 2,011 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 02V287000?
Dealers will install a redesigned mixer bonnet and air cleaner housing cover, selective upgrades in various connections related to the air induction system, and if needed, a new air cleaner filter. Owner notification began december 18, 2002. 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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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