CHEVROLET C SERIES 2001: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01I016000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | C SERIES | 2001 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 2001-09-01 | 2002-01-07 |
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 2001 CHEVROLET AND GMC C-SERIES MEDIUM DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN IMPCO LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS "LPG" CONVERSION KIT. THE ENGINE COULD BACKFIRE CAUSING THE INLET ELBOW TO SEPARATE FROM ITS THROTTLE BODY.
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THE INLET ELBOW WOULD BE RETAINED BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD STOP RUNNING DUE TO INADEQUATE FUEL SUPPLY.
DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW ALUMINUM INLET ELBOW AT NO CHARGE TO THE CONSUMER.
GM HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN TO INSTALL A NEW ALUMINUM INLET ELBOW ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.OWNERS CAN CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-862-4389, CONCERNING THIS PROGRAM.
