Automotive recall

Transport Canada Recall - 2010459 - GENERAL MOTORS

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Summary

Product
Truck - Med. & H.D. recalled by GENERAL MOTORS
Issue
Vehicle - Engine
What to do

Please see corrective actions section below

Affected products

2006 | 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.

Additional information

Background

Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Automotive recall
Category
Vehicles - Truck - Med. & H.D.
Companies
Published by
Transport Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-71525
Transport Canada ID
2010459

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