GMC SONOMA 1998: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 97V208001
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GMC | SONOMA | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1997-11-14 | 1997-11-25 | 1997-11-26 |
Production Dates: 1997-03-01 - 1997-11-05
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 33973
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES. AN ENGINE ELECTRICAL WIRING-HARNESS CLIP CAN MELT AND DRIP ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.
THE CLIP MATERIAL ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CAN IGNITE AND SUBSEQUENTLY IGNITE OTHER COMBUSTIBLE COMPONENTS RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
DEALERS ARE CONTACTING OWNERS BY TELEPHONE TO HAVE THEIR VEHICLES TOWED TO THE DEALER AND ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED TO THEM UNTIL THE DEALER CAN REROUTE THE ELECTRICAL WIRING-HARNESS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 14, 1997.OWNERS WHO HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, AND GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
