GMC B7 1999: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V320000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GMC | B7 | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-11-30 | 1999-11-15 | 1999-11-18 |
Production Dates: 1999-01-01 - 1999-01-31
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 99040
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 391
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY CONVENTIONAL CAB TRUCKS AND SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, HAVE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE END RODS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN CRIMPED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. OVER TIME, THE SHIFT CABLE COULD BE PULLED OUT OF THE ROD END CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE THE ABILITY TO MANUALLY CHANGE TRANSMISSION GEARS.
WITH THIS CONDITION, THE VEHICLE MAY MOVE IN A DIRECTION NOT ANTICIPATED BY THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW SHIFT CABLE.
GM RECALL NO. 99040.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 30, 1999. 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'.
