Recall
Chevrolet B7 — 00V236000
NHTSA ID
00V236000
Make
Chevrolet
Model
B7
Years Affected
1999
Recall Date
2000-08-23
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Units Affected
12,603
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
00070
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COULD LEAK FROM A HEAT DEGRADED TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER HOSE ONTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER INLET HOSE AND OUTLET HOSE DESIGNED WITH A HEAT SLEEVE AND ENSURE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE TO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM TAKE-DOWN PIPE. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE RIGHT-HAND EXHAUST MANIFOLD SEAL FOR LEAKAGE, AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY.