Dec 01 2008
Auto Recalls: Chevrolet, Suburban, 2008
Build Dates : April 30, 2007 - November 30, 2007
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V441000
Date Owner’s Notified: 20080912
Date Received by ODI: 20080828
Date Added to Databse: 20080828
Manufacturer’s Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 08048
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 857735
Summary:
Gm is recalling 857,735 My 2006-2008 Buick Lucerne; Cadillac Dts; Hummer H2; My 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade Esv, Escalade Ext; Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe; Gmc Acadia, Sierra, Yukon, Yukon Xl, Saturn Outlook; And My 2008 Buick Enclave Vehicles Equipped With A Heated Wiper Washer Fluid System. A Short Circuit On The Printed Circuit Board For The Washer Fluid Heater May Overheat The Control-Circuit Ground Wire.
Consequence:
This may cause other electrical features to malfunction, create an odor, or cause smoke increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy:
Dealers will install a wire harness with an in-line fuse free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2008.