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NHTSA Campaign ID:  02V253000
Component:  Interior Systems:Seat Head Restraints
Manufacturer:  General Motors Corp.
Year:
2000
Make:
GMC
Model:
Yukon
Recall Date:
09/17/2002
Potential Number of Units Affected: 558904
Manufactured: 09/0199 - 02/2002
Defect Summary:
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with rearward folding head restraints on the second row seats, two potential pinch points exist on each of the folding head restraints when the restraints are folded rearward as the seatback is folded down.
Consequence Summary:
If a person were to insert their finger(s) into the pinch point when the head restraint folds, it could trap and pinch the finger(s) causing injury.
Corrective Summary:
Dealers will install protective covers over the pinch points. Owner notification is expected to begin during November 2002. 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 Cadillac at 1-800-458-8006.

NHTSA Campaign ID:  03V094000
Component:  Structure
Manufacturer:  General Motors Corp.
Year:
2000
Make:
GMC
Model:
Yukon
Recall Date:
03/07/2003
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,674
Manufactured:
Defect Summary:
Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with Southern Comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by American Technology Components, Inc. These units contain a courtesy light or lights that might overheat when the wire harness is exposed to excessive moisture and road salt.
Consequence Summary:
This overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.
Corrective Summary:
Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these running boards. Owner notification began March 7, 2003. 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 Southern Comfort at 1-800-745-6096.
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