Recalls for 14048271 CHEVROLET, GENERAL MOTORS CORP., LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH, May 19, 1999

A recall was issued on May 19, 1999 for 14048271 CHEVROLET, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP., in response to LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH problems. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET PARTS (REAR SLIDING DOOR LATCH, 14048271) FOR 1983-1996 CHEVROLET AND GMC G VANS EQUIPPED WITH SLIDING SIDE DOORS. THESE REAR DOOR LATCHES WILL REPLACE THOSE LATCHES THAT WERE IMPROPERLY RIVETED.IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DOOR MAY OPEN, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS INSIDE THE VEHICLE.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THEIR RECORDS TO DETERMINE THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE PURCHASER OF THE DOOR LATCHES, AND THE DEALERS WILL FOLLOW-UP WITH THESE CUSTOMERS TO HAVE THE LATCHES REPLACED.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 30, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).