K 1500 Suburban 4WD V8-4.8L VIN V (2003)
Technical Service Bulletin # 03004
Date: 030201
Recall - Side Impact Protection Non-Compliance
File In Section: Product Recalls.
Bulletin No.: 03004
Date: February 2003
FMVSS NONCOMPLIANCE RECALL
SUBJECT:
03004 - LEFT REAR DOOR UPPER HINGE WELD
MODELS:
2003 CHEVROLET TAHOE, SUBURBAN
2003 GMC YUKON
2003 CADILLAC ESCALADE
BUILT AT ARLINGTON ASSEMBLY PLANT
CONDITION
General Motors has decided that certain 2003 model year Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban; GMC Yukon; and Cadillac Escalade vehicles built at
Arlington Assembly Plant fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 214, "Side Impact Protection." These vehicles are built with four
welds on the rear door upper hinge. On some of these vehicles, one or two of the welds may not be to specification. As a result, the door strength may be
degraded during a side impact vehicle crash.
CORRECTION
Dealers are to inspect the welds on the left rear door upper hinge. If a weld is found out-of-specification, a bolt will be installed to secure the hinge.
VEHICLES INVOLVED
Involved are the 2003 model year Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade vehicles built at Arlington Assembly Plant and
listed.
IMPORTANT:
Dealers should confirm vehicle eligibility through GMVIS (GM Vehicle Inquiry System) before beginning recall repairs.
PARTS INFORMATION
Parts required to complete this recall are to be obtained from General Motors Service Parts Operations (GMSPO). Please refer to your "involved
vehicles listing" before ordering parts. Normal orders should be placed on a DRO = Daily Replenishment Order. In an emergency situation, parts should
be ordered on a CSO = Customer Special Order.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
