What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2003062
- Recall date
- 10 March 2003
- Make
- Chevrolet, Gmc
- Models
- Suburban, Jimmy, Blazer, K Series, Astro, C Series, Safari
- Model years
- 1997 to 1998
- Vehicle class
- Light Truck & Van
- System
- Electrical
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 40,759
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain vehicles, a short in the electric outside rearview mirror switch could develop. If this were to occur, 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. Correction: Dealer will install a fused jumper harness to the electric outside rearview mirror switch.
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 2003062.