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Transport Canada Recall - 2010459 - GENERAL MOTORS

2010-12-17

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Quick summary: Transport Canada Recall - 2010459 - GENERAL MOTORS. Date: 2010-12-17.

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Recall details

Quick summary: Transport Canada Recall - 2010459 - GENERAL MOTORS. Date: 2010-12-17.

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BrandGMC
ProductTruck - Med. & H.D. recalled by GENERAL MOTORS
IssueVehicle - Engine
IdentificationRA-71525

Affected products

BrandGMC
ProductTruck - Med. & H.D. recalled by GENERAL MOTORS
Description2006 | GMC | W3500, 2006 | GMC | W4500, 2006 | GMC | W5500, 2007 | GMC | W3500, 2007 | GMC | W4500, 2007 | GMC | W5500

Issue

On certain vehicles, the bolt that connects the engine lubrication oil pipe to the vacuum pump may not have been tightened properly during vehicle assembly. If not adequately tightened the bolt may loosen after prolonged vehicle operation, which can result in oil seepage or leakage from the packing seals. Normally, as oil is lost, the oil warning lamp will illuminate and there may be abnormal engine noise. However, if the problem is not addressed, the loss of oil can cause engine seizure. If the engine seizes while the vehicle is being driven, the vehicle may experience sudden deceleration, which could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the packing seals and tighten the bolt to specified torque.

What you should do

  • Please see corrective actions section below
Additional official information
AudienceGeneral public
CategoryVehicles - Truck - Med. & H.D.
CompaniesPublished by Transport Canada
Published byTransport Canada
Alert / recall typeVehicle recall
Identification numberRA-71525
Background{}
CompaniesPublished by Transport Canada
AudiencesGeneral public
Source updated2011-02-22

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