Recall 02V183000: 2001–2002 Chevrolet C6500 and 3 other models

Report received

Jul 11, 2002

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

222vehicles

Model years

2001–2002

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain medium duty trucks equipped with 8.1 l engines and left hand or dual fuel tanks, some of these vehicles have a condition where the fuel filter-to-component box mounting bolts are reversed. With the bolts reversed, the threaded bolt end is oriented toward the front wall of the left hand fuel tank.

Possible consequence

In the event of a frontal crash, the threaded end of the bolts could pierce the front wall of the fuel tank resulting in flue leakage. If an ignition source were present, fuel leakage could result in a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and correctly install the two fuel filter mounting bolts, if necessary. Owner notification began august 8, 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2001 Chevrolet C65000 complaints
• 2002 Chevrolet C65000 complaints
• 2001 Chevrolet C75000 complaints
• 2002 Chevrolet C75000 complaints
• 2001 GMC C65000 complaints
• 2002 GMC C65000 complaints
• 2001 GMC C75000 complaints
• 2002 GMC C75000 complaints