NHTSA Campaign 05V104000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Issued by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · Reported Mar 18, 2005 · 24,875 vehicles affected
What's wrong
CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY CONVENTIONAL CAB TRUCKS WERE PRODUCED WITH A BODY WIRING HARNESS WITH NO PROTECTIVE CONDUIT IN THE AREA UNDER THE DRIVER'S FEET TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL FOR HARNESS WEAR. THE BODY WIRING HARNESS INCLUDES SDM WIRING THAT COULD BE DAMAGED FROM CHAFING AND WEAR BY THE VEHICLE OPERATOR.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. A PERSON MAY RECEIVE MINOR INJURIES, SUCH AS ABRASIONS, FROM CONTACT WITH THE BAG.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIRING HARNESS FOR POTENTIAL DAMAGE, REPAIR OR REPLACE THE HARNESS IF REQUIRED, AND ADD CONDUIT TO ALL HARNESSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAON ON MAY 3, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | GMT 560 | 2003 | 24,875 |
| CHEVROLET | GMT 560 | 2004 | 24,875 |
| CHEVROLET | GMT 560 | 2005 | 24,875 |
| GMC | GMT 560 | 2003 | 24,875 |
| GMC | GMT 560 | 2004 | 24,875 |
| GMC | GMT 560 | 2005 | 24,875 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 05V104000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.