GMC SIERRA 3500 2010: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V407000

Make Model Year
GMC SIERRA 3500 2010
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-08-29 2014-07-02 2014-07-08

Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 14260

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 9371

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

General Motors LLC "GM" is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500/3500 trucks manufactured January 18, 2007, to June 22, 2011, and GMC Sierra HD 2500/3500 trucks manufactured January 22, 2007, to June 21, 2011, and equipped with an auxiliary battery. Owners may unknowingly draw too much current through the vehicle's trailer harness resulting in the melting of fusible link for the auxiliary battery.

Consequence

If the fusible link melts it may come into contact with adjacent components, damage the electrical center cover, the nearby wiring harness conduit and other vehicle components, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

GM will notify owners and dealers will replace the jumper harness with one that includes a 40 amp inline fuse, and provide the owner with supplemental Owner Manual information, free of charge. The recall began on August 29, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 14260.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.