NHTSA Campaign 96I005000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Issued by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · Reported Jan 1, 1996 · 5,220 vehicles affected
What's wrong
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER HOSE ASSEMBY CAN RUPTURE.
Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF SUFFICIENT TRANSMISSION FLUID TO CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION TO STOP TRANSMITTING POWER TO THE REAR WHEELS AND COULD ALSO CAUSE SEVERE TRANSMISSION DAMAGE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER HOSES WITH PARTS THAT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| GMC | B7 | 1995 | 5,220 |
| GMC | C6 | 1995 | 5,220 |
| GMC | C7 | 1995 | 5,220 |
| GMC | KODIAK | 1995 | 5,220 |
| GMC | P6 CHASSIS | 1995 | 5,220 |
| GMC | TOPKICK | 1995 | 5,220 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 96I005000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.