9999 GMC DOOR LATCH Recall

Campaign:

99E018000 on 05/25/1999

Component:

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch

Manufactured:

06/30/1996 - 02/27/1999

Affected:

11,115

Defect:

Equipment description: aftermarket parts (rear sliding door latch, 14048271) for 1983-1996 chevrolet and gmc g vans equipped with sliding side doors. these rear door latches will replace those latches that were improperly riveted.

Consequence:

In the event of a crash, the door may open, increasing the risk of personal injury to occupants inside the vehicle.

Correction:

Dealers will inspect their records to determine the name and address of the purchaser of the door latches, and the dealers will follow-up with these customers to have the latches replaced.

Notes:

Owner notification began june 30, 1999.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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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