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NHTSA Campaign ID:
04V046000 Component: Visibility: Windshield Wiper/Washer Manufacturer: General Motors |
| Year: 2002 |
Make: Chevrolet |
Model: Trailblazer |
Recall Date: 02/02/2004 |
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Potential Number of Units Affected: 581,394 Manufactured: |
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Defect Summary:
Certain sport utility vehicles have windshield wiper systems that will not turn on, cease operation while in use, fail to turn off/on by themselves (moisture sensitive wiper system), or have continuous windshield washer pump operation because the presence of water within the wiper modules can either cause a short circuit or can lead to the corrosion of components within the module.Consequence Summary: Depending on the occurrence and weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a crash.Corrective Summary: Dealers will repair the windshield wiper system assembly. Owner notification is expected to begin during the third quarter of 2004. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438. |
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NHTSA Campaign ID:
04V201000 Component: Seat Belts Manufacturer: General Motors |
| Year: 2002 |
Make: Chevrolet |
Model: Trailblazer |
Recall Date: 04/28/2004 |
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Potential Number of Units Affected: 337,000 Manufactured: |
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Defect Summary:
Certain light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies." One of the two sensors in the driver's and front passenger's seat belt retractors could be inoperative. The seat belt retractors will lock when the belt webbing is extracted during a crash; however, the mechanism that locks the seat belt retractor when the vehicle decelerates quickly, such as heavy braking, may not operate as intended.Consequence Summary: Corrective Summary: Dealers will inspect the seat belt assemblies to determine proper vehicle sensor function. Owner notification is expected to begin during July 2004. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438. |
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