Chevrolet B Series 1999
Model B Series made in 1999 by Chevrolet got 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and service brakes, air. There was one recall concerning steering .
Model 1999
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V044009 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 07/01/1999 to 07/31/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 6386 | 04/24/2001 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/17/2001 | 05/02/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks and school bus chassis equipped with tie rod assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. owner notification began april 24, 2001. 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 chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 01030.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| 01V140001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 07/01/1999 to 07/31/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 6386 | 04/24/2001 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/10/2001 | 04/26/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets. the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. owner notification began april 24, 2001. 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 chevrolet at 1-800-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 010601019 | 08/01/2001 | 624078 | Some customers may comment on excessive engine vibration at idle on various 1998 - 2001 medium duty models including chevrolet and gmc f models. *tt | 11/01/2001 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 00076 | 12/07/2000 | 617754 | Some vehicles equipped with bendix abs air brakes have a condition in which the vehicle may have unwanted temporary abs activation at low speeds. *tt | 03/26/2001 | |