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4/30/03 at 2:04pm
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(SafetyAlerts) - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released the following information.


Models: Chevrolet Blazer Year: 1997

GMC Jimmy Year: 1997

Chevrolet Astro Year: 1998

GMC Safari Year: 1998

Chevrolet C/K Series Year: 1998

GMC C/K Series Year: 1998

Chevrolet Suburban Year: 1997-1998

GMC Suburban Year: 1997-1998


Number Potentially Involved: 507,171

Dates of Manufacture: March 1996 – May 1998

Defect: Under certain conditions, some sport utility vehicles, mini vans, and pickup trucks, may develop a short circuit in the electric outside rearview mirror switch. If this happens, it could result in an inoperative switch, heat damage to the driver’s door, and/or ignition of components in the driver’s door and a subsequent vehicle fire without prior warning.

Remedy: Dealers will install a fused jumper harness to the electric outside rearview mirror switch. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification is expected to begin during April 2003. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC at 1-800-462-8782.

[NHTSA Recall No. 03V093/GM Recall No. 03006].
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