What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2003019
- Recall date
- 28 January 2003
- Make
- Chevrolet, Gmc
- Models
- Suburban, Avalanche, Yukon Xl
- Model years
- 2003
- Vehicle class
- SUV
- System
- Fuel System
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 383
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain 2500 series vehicles, a tear could develop in the mid-frame cross member at its attachment to the left frame rail during a 30 degree left angle frontal impact of sufficient severity. If the mid-frame cross member tears during frontal impact and produces a sharp edge, contact of the sharp edge with the fuel tank may result in a puncture of the fuel tank and possible fuel leakage. If a sufficient amount of fuel were to leak out and if an ignition source were present, a vehicle fire could occur. Correction: Dealer will install a fuel tank shield.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2003019.