NHTSA recall 00V236000
Power train › Automatic transmission
Chevrolet B7 and 5 more
Reported Aug 23, 200012,603 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Maker’s number 00070Built May 1, 1998 – Jul 31, 1999
The defect
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.
The risk
This condition could result in a fire.
The 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.