GMC: P6 CHASSIS: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 96I005000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | P6 CHASSIS |
| Model Year: | 1995 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | GENERAL MOTORS LLC |
| Manufacturered: | 19950101 - 19950531 |
| Type of Report: | I (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 5220 |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Record Creation Date: | 19961022 |
Defect Summary:
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 Summary:
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.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER HOSES WITH PARTS THAT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.
Notes:
NOTE: GENERAL MOTORS HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER HOSES WITHOUT CHARGE. OWNERS CAN CONTACT GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.