K 2500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L VIN R (1996)
This notice is sent to inform you that Chevrolet Motor Division is conducting an emission recall campaign that includes your vehicle.
REASON FOR THIS RECALL
General Motors has decided that some 1996 C/K Pickups and Chassis - Cabs with 5.7L or 7.4L gasoline engines and heavy duty exhaust emission may
have been built with catalytic converters that were welded into the exhaust pipe backwards. In this configuration, the engine may not meet the
configuration specified in the emissions Application for Certification.
WHAT WE WILL DO
To correct this condition, your dealer will inspect to see if the catalytic converter is installed in the proper orientation. If not, the exhaust crossover pipe
assembly will be replaced. This service will be performed for you at no charge.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
Please contact your Chevrolet dealer as soon as possible to arrange a service date and to assure parts availability. Instruction for making this correction
have been sent to your dealer. Please ask your dealer if you wish to know how much time will be needed to schedule, process and repair your vehicle.
The enclosed owner reply card identifies your vehicle. Presentation of this card to your dealer will assist in making the necessary correction in the
shortest possible time. If you have sold or traded your vehicle, please let us know by completing the postage paid reply card and returning it to us.
Should your dealer not schedule a service date within a reasonable time, you should contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling
1-800-222-1020.
If your dealer and the Customer Assistance Center are unable to remedy this condition within a reasonable time, you may wish to advise the
Environmental Protection Agency at the following address: Director, Manufactures Operations Division (6405J), United States Environmental Protection
Agency, 401 M Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20460.
To ensure your full protection under the emission warranty made applicable to your vehicle by State or Federal Law, and your right to participate in
future recalls, it is recommended that you have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. Failure to do so could legally be determined to be lack of
proper maintenance of your vehicle. Also, your vehicle may fail a state or local emission inspection if this recall is not accomplished.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) requires vehicle emission recall campaigns be completed prior to California registration renewal.
Uncorrected emission recall campaigns will result in your not being able to renew your California vehicle registration.
At the time of emission campaign completion, your California dealer will issue a Campaign Certificate Of Completion. Keep this certificate and, if
required, present it to the Department of Motor Vehicles when renewing your California registration as proof of
campaign completion.
We are sorry to cause you this inconvenience; however, we have taken this action in the interest of your continued satisfaction with our products.
