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2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE Recall 56742 Details
 
2004 Chevrolet Avalanche

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NHTSA Campaign #: 04V129000  
Manufacturer Campaign #: 04007  
Make: Chevrolet 
Model: Avalanche 
Year: 2004 
Component: Structure:body:tailgate:hinge and attachments 
Manufacturers Involved: General motors corp. 
Begin Date Of Manufacturing: 03/01/2003 
End Date Of Manufacturing: 11/30/2003 
Recall Type:
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3662211  
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 09/18/2004 
Recall Initiator: Odi 
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: General motors corp. 
Date Report Received By ODI: 03/17/2004 
Date Added To File: 03/22/2004 
Defect Summary: On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the galvanized steel tailgate support cables that retain the tailgate in the full open (horizontal) position may corrode, weaken, and eventually fracture. if both cables fractured, the tailgate would suddenly drop and strike the top surface of the rear bumper. 
Consequence Summary: Anyone sitting or standing on the horizontal surface of the tailgate when both cables fractured could be injured by falling from the tailgate. on vehicles that have had the bumper removed, the tailgate may drop even lower. additionally, if there is cargo on the tailgate the cargo may fall off if the support cables fracture. 
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the cables. interim owner notification began on april 7, 20004. the recall began on september 24, 2004, when replacement parts were available, and will continue through october 29, 2004. owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463, or visit www.mygmlink.com, and enter your vehicle identification number. 
Further Notes: Gm recall no. 04007.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration¿s auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). 

2004 Chevrolet Avalanche Structure:body:tailgate:hinge and attachments Recall






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