K 1500 Yukon Denali AWD V8-6.0L VIN U (2002)
Technical Service Bulletin # 02039
Date: 021101
Recall - 2nd Row Seat Head Restraint Pinch Points
File In Section: Product Recalls
Bulletin No.: 02039
Date: November, 2002
PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL
SUBJECT:
02039 - REARWARD FOLDING HEAD RESTRAINTS PINCH POINT
MODELS:
2000-2002 CHEVROLET TAHOE
2000-2002 GMC YUKON
2001-2002 GMC YUKON DENALI
2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE
CONDITION
General Motors has decided that a defect that relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2000-2002 Chevrolet Tahoes; 2000-2002 GMC Yukons;
2001-2002 GMC Yukon Denalis; and 2002 Cadillac Escalades equipped with rearward folding head restraints on the second row seats. Two potential
pinch points exist on each of the folding head restraints when the head restraint(s) are folded rearward as the seatback is folded down. If a person were to
insert their finger(s) into the pinch point when the head restraint folds, it could trap and pinch the finger(s) causing injury.
CORRECTION
Dealers are to install protective covers over the pinch points.
VEHICLES INVOLVED
Involved are certain 2000-2002 Chevrolet Tahoes; 2000-2002 GMC Yukons; 2001-2002 GMC Yukon Denalis; and 2002 Cadillac Escalades equipped
with rearward folding head restraints on the second row seat and built within the VIN breakpoints shown.
IMPORTANT:
Dealers should confirm vehicle eligibility through GMVIS (GM Vehicle Inquiry System) or GM Access Screen (Canada only) or DCS Screen 445
(IPC only) before beginning recall repairs. [Not all vehicles within the above breakpoints may be involved.]
Involved vehicles have been identified by Vehicle Identification Number. Computer listings containing the complete Vehicle Identification Number,
customer name and address data have been prepared, and are being furnished to involved dealers with the recall bulletin. The customer name and
address data will enable dealers to follow up with customers involved in this recall. Any dealer not receiving a computer listing with the recall
bulletin has no involved vehicles currently assigned.
These dealer listings may contain customer names and addresses obtained from Motor Vehicle Registration Records. The use of such motor vehicle
registration data for any other purpose is a violation of law in several states/provinces/countries. Accordingly, you are urged to limit the use of this
listing to the follow-up necessary to complete this recall.
