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2008 Gmc C4500

Component

Equipment Adaptive

Consequence of Defect

certain intermotive wheelchair lift interlock, p/no. ilis605-h3 ilis activation kit (interlock option for gateway 401) sold for use as aftermarket for 2005 - 2008 chevy 560 (c4500 and c5500 kodiak) 6.6l diesel vehicles which a protection diode was used. the diode can be exposed to voltage spikes greater than what it can withstand. the diode could fail, which could prevent vehicle interlock operation when a wheelchair lift is deployed.

Corrective Action

should the diode fail, it will be possible to move the vehicle with the wheelchair deployed, which could result in injury to anyone using the lift.

Recall Notes

intermotive will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. the recall began on november 20, 2007. owners can contact intermotive toll-free at 1-800-969-6080. this recall only pertains to aftermarket intermotive wheelchair lifts no relation to any original equipment installed on chevrlot and gmc vehicles manufactured by general motors.

2007 Gmc C4500

Component

Equipment Adaptive

Consequence of Defect

certain intermotive wheelchair lift interlock, p/no. ilis605-h3 ilis activation kit (interlock option for gateway 401) sold for use as aftermarket for 2005 - 2008 chevy 560 (c4500 and c5500 kodiak) 6.6l diesel vehicles which a protection diode was used. the diode can be exposed to voltage spikes greater than what it can withstand. the diode could fail, which could prevent vehicle interlock operation when a wheelchair lift is deployed.

Corrective Action

should the diode fail, it will be possible to move the vehicle with the wheelchair deployed, which could result in injury to anyone using the lift.

Recall Notes

intermotive will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. the recall began on november 20, 2007. owners can contact intermotive toll-free at 1-800-969-6080. this recall only pertains to aftermarket intermotive wheelchair lifts no relation to any original equipment installed on chevrlot and gmc vehicles manufactured by general motors.

2007 Gmc C4500

Component

Suspension

Consequence of Defect

certain link ultraride rear air suspension systems, model 8m000070, sold for installation as aftermarket equipment on gm chassis models 4500 and 5500, ambulances and shuttle buses. the axle side lateral control bracket of the suspension has cracked in some cases.

Corrective Action

if the lateral control rod bracket fractures, the handling of the vehicle will be adversely affected, including possible loss of vehicle control.

Recall Notes

link will notify owners and provide repair kits free of charge and will reimburse for labor and inspection costs. the recall began june 7, 2007. owners can contact link toll-free at 1-800-222-6283.

2006 Gmc C4500

Component

Equipment Adaptive

Consequence of Defect

certain intermotive wheelchair lift interlock, p/no. ilis605-h3 ilis activation kit (interlock option for gateway 401) sold for use as aftermarket for 2005 - 2008 chevy 560 (c4500 and c5500 kodiak) 6.6l diesel vehicles which a protection diode was used. the diode can be exposed to voltage spikes greater than what it can withstand. the diode could fail, which could prevent vehicle interlock operation when a wheelchair lift is deployed.

Corrective Action

should the diode fail, it will be possible to move the vehicle with the wheelchair deployed, which could result in injury to anyone using the lift.

Recall Notes

intermotive will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. the recall began on november 20, 2007. owners can contact intermotive toll-free at 1-800-969-6080. this recall only pertains to aftermarket intermotive wheelchair lifts no relation to any original equipment installed on chevrlot and gmc vehicles manufactured by general motors.

2006 Gmc C4500

Component

Suspension

Consequence of Defect

certain link ultraride rear air suspension systems, model 8m000070, sold for installation as aftermarket equipment on gm chassis models 4500 and 5500, ambulances and shuttle buses. the axle side lateral control bracket of the suspension has cracked in some cases.

Corrective Action

if the lateral control rod bracket fractures, the handling of the vehicle will be adversely affected, including possible loss of vehicle control.

Recall Notes

link will notify owners and provide repair kits free of charge and will reimburse for labor and inspection costs. the recall began june 7, 2007. owners can contact link toll-free at 1-800-222-6283.

2005 Gmc C4500

Component

Equipment Adaptive

Consequence of Defect

certain intermotive wheelchair lift interlock, p/no. ilis605-h3 ilis activation kit (interlock option for gateway 401) sold for use as aftermarket for 2005 - 2008 chevy 560 (c4500 and c5500 kodiak) 6.6l diesel vehicles which a protection diode was used. the diode can be exposed to voltage spikes greater than what it can withstand. the diode could fail, which could prevent vehicle interlock operation when a wheelchair lift is deployed.

Corrective Action

should the diode fail, it will be possible to move the vehicle with the wheelchair deployed, which could result in injury to anyone using the lift.

Recall Notes

intermotive will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. the recall began on november 20, 2007. owners can contact intermotive toll-free at 1-800-969-6080. this recall only pertains to aftermarket intermotive wheelchair lifts no relation to any original equipment installed on chevrlot and gmc vehicles manufactured by general motors.

2005 Gmc C4500

Component

Suspension

Consequence of Defect

certain link ultraride rear air suspension systems, model 8m000070, sold for installation as aftermarket equipment on gm chassis models 4500 and 5500, ambulances and shuttle buses. the axle side lateral control bracket of the suspension has cracked in some cases.

Corrective Action

if the lateral control rod bracket fractures, the handling of the vehicle will be adversely affected, including possible loss of vehicle control.

Recall Notes

link will notify owners and provide repair kits free of charge and will reimburse for labor and inspection costs. the recall began june 7, 2007. owners can contact link toll-free at 1-800-222-6283.

2003 Gmc C4500

Component

Suspension:Rear

Consequence of Defect

certain medium duty trucks equipped with 11,000 lb. rear axle have a condition where the rear axle anchor plate may fracture. as the anchor plate fractures, there is an audible "bang." if this indication of a condition requiring the driver's attention went unnoticed or was ignored, and under certain rebound, braking, or cornering maneuvers, the rear axle would be free to move fore and aft and provide unexpected steering inputs to the vehicle.

Corrective Action

if this happens while the vehicle is moving, a crash could result.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a new rear axle anchor plate and spacer. owner notification began august 16, 2002. 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.