CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2003: STEERING:LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 02V330000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | EXPRESS | 2003 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2002-12-10 | 2002-12-12 | 2002-12-19 |
Production Dates: 2002-10-14 - 2002-10-25
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 02063
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4158
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN VANS WITH AN 8,500 LB. OR 8,600 LB. GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING, THE NUT ATTACHING THE PITMAN ARM TO THE STEERING LINKAGE MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED ADEQUATELY RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE SEPARATION.
A SEPARATION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITH PRIOR WARNING.
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE PITMAN ARM NUT TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. IF THE NUT IS MISSING, THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW NUT AND TIGHTEN IT CORRECTLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 10, 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.
GM RECALL NO. 02063.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
