Recall 01V-080: 2001 Chevrolet C Series (Medium), 2001 GMC C Series(Medium)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for fuel system, other, reported to NHTSA on Mar 9, 2001, covering about 187 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: medium duty c series vehicles equipped with an impco liquefied petroleum gas (Lpg) conversion kit. Some of these vehicles exhibit a condition in which the engine could backfire and fracture the plastic inlet elbow within the engine compartment.
The risk
If this were to occur, and the hood of the vehicle were open, plastic fragments from the elbow could cause injury to people in the immediate area. In addition, the vehicle will stop running due to inadequate fuel supply.
The fix
Dealers will install a temporary inlet elbow that is reinforced with a fiberglass wrap. The installation of this temporary elbow will eliminate the safety condition. For the permanent repair, dealers will install aluminum inlet elbows. A preliminary owner notification was mailed to consumers during may 2001. Owner notification began may 21, 2001. A separate owner notification will be mailed when parts are available for the permanent repair. 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.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
|---|---|
| Component | Fuel System, Other |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 01V080000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 01V-080?
Vehicle description: medium duty c series vehicles equipped with an impco liquefied petroleum gas (Lpg) conversion kit. Some of these vehicles exhibit a condition in which the engine could backfire and fracture the plastic inlet elbow within the engine compartment.
How is recall 01V-080 fixed?
Dealers will install a temporary inlet elbow that is reinforced with a fiberglass wrap. The installation of this temporary elbow will eliminate the safety condition. For the permanent repair, dealers will install aluminum inlet elbows. A preliminary owner notification was mailed to consumers during may 2001. Owner notification began may 21, 2001. A separate owner notification will be mailed when parts are available for the permanent repair. 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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.