GMC DIAMOND EDITION 2000: STRUCTURE:BODY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V375000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GMC | DIAMOND EDITION | 2000 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2001-05-09 | 2000-11-13 | 2000-11-16 |
Production Dates: 1999-03-01 - 2000-05-31
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 00100
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 13893
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 201
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACTS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONSOLE COVER/ARMREST CAM LATCH THAT COULD RELEASE AT LESS THAN THE REQUIRED LOAD OF THE STANDARD.
DURING A CRASH, THE CONSOLE COVER COULD OPEN AND THE COVER OR ITEMS STORED UNDER IT COULD INJURY AN OCCUPANT.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONSOLE LATCH MECHANISM.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 9, 2001. 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 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'.
