Chevrolet C5500 2008
Model C5500 made in 2008 by Chevrolet got 4 recalls as well as 13 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and seat belts. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and equipment.
Model 2008
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 | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V091000 | LDV, INC. | from 01/01/2007 to 03/06/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 81 | 03/06/2009 | MFR | LDV, INC. | 03/19/2009 | 03/19/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Ldv is recalling 81 trucks built on chevrolet and ford my 2007-2009 c5500, my 2008-2009 w5500, and my 2008 f-650 chassis specifically for snap-on tools for use as a mobile supply company. there may be a cable installed on the battery isolator with the body of the cable lug facing the isolator. with all cables tightened down on the stud, this cable lug may be pressed against the cooling fins of the isolator, where contact poses a risk of electrical short which could result in cables overheating. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This contact poses a risk of electrical short which could result in cables overheating and a fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will conduct a two-step remedy. the first step is to inspect the cable installation to ensure all cables are installed with the lug body facing away from the isolator with none in contact with the cooling fins. the second step is to add a grounding strap or able to he aluminum box to properly ground it and the components mounted within it. the recall began on march 6, 2009. owners may contact ldv at 608-257-3911. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V584000 | Creative Bus Sales, Inc. | V (Vehicle) | 227 | 12/23/2012 | MFR | Creative Bus Sales, Inc. | 12/12/2012 | 12/13/2012 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Creative bus sales, inc is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 chevrolet and gmc c5500, and ford e450, and econoline 350 vehicles equipped with braun wheelchair lifts. over time, or with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier of the lifts may become bent or misaligned. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. if this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair's occupant could fall and sustain injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Braun is conducting this recall on behalf of creative bus sales. braun will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the recall began on november 23, 2012. owners may contact creative bus at 1-888-633-8380 or braun at 1-800-488-0359. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 08E004000 | INTERMOTIVE VEHICLE CONTROLS | E (Equipment) | 250 | 11/20/2007 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/07/2008 | 01/08/2008 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain intermotive wheelchair lift interlock, p/no. ilis605-h3 ilis activation kit (interlock option for gateway 401) sold for use as aftermarket for 2005 - 2008 chevy 560 (c4500 and c5500 kodiak) 6.6l diesel vehicles which a protection diode was used. the diode can be exposed to voltage spikes greater than what it can withstand. the diode could fail, which could prevent vehicle interlock operation when a wheelchair lift is deployed. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Should the diode fail, it will be possible to move the vehicle with the wheelchair deployed, which could result in injury to anyone using the lift. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Intermotive will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. the recall began on november 20, 2007. owners can contact intermotive toll-free at 1-800-969-6080. this recall only pertains to aftermarket intermotive wheelchair lifts and has no relation to any original equipment installed on chevrlot and gmc vehicles manufactured by general motors. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V456000 | CUES, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 269 | 01/05/2010 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/19/2009 | 11/30/2009 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Cues, inc. is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 service vehicles built on various chassis equipped with carrier airv ceiling units, model nos. 68rv0010ba, 68rv0012ca, and 68rv0010ea. the heater element in these assemblies may be defective which could cause the unit to create smoke or sparks. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This defect could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Cues is working with carrier to remedy the affected vehicles. repairs will be made by carrier free of charge. please see carrier's defect report 09e-053. the safety recall began on january 5, 2010. owners may contact carrier at 1-877-584-7059 or cues at 1-407-849-0190. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| SB-08-06-04-002 | 01/01/2008 | 10032853 | Chevrolet/gmc: diagnostic and repair information on poor engine performance with dtc p0101-mass air flow sensor performance set. *pe | 06/02/2010 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||||
| PI-00983A | 06/01/2011 | 10039488 | Ready | 08/01/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| PIT-4515A | 10/01/2009 | 10032452 | Gmc/chevrolet: service brake soon indicator with dtc c0272. some customers may state the service brake soon indicator comes on. may also comment the audible brake warning buzzer is sounding. *pe | 03/26/2010 | |
| PIT-4935 | 10/01/2009 | 10032455 | Chevrolet/gmc: brake assist pump motor on and warning light/chime. owners may comment when turning the steering wheel with the brake applied that the hydraulic brake assist pump turns on and the brake warning lamp and chime may sound. mo | 03/26/2010 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||||
| PI-00983A | 06/01/2011 | 10039488 | Ready | 08/01/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||||
| PIT-4935 | 10/01/2009 | 10032455 | Chevrolet/gmc: brake assist pump motor on and warning light/chime. owners may comment when turning the steering wheel with the brake applied that the hydraulic brake assist pump turns on and the brake warning lamp and chime may sound. mo | 03/26/2010 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC | |||||
| PIT-4935 | 10/01/2009 | 10032455 | Chevrolet/gmc: brake assist pump motor on and warning light/chime. owners may comment when turning the steering wheel with the brake applied that the hydraulic brake assist pump turns on and the brake warning lamp and chime may sound. mo | 03/26/2010 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |