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Cadillac Recall 04007: GM/Tailgate Support Cable
2003 Cadillac Escalade EXT
Anyone sitting or standing on the horizontal surface of the tailgate when both cables fractured could be injured by falling from the tailgate. On vehicles that have had the bumper removed, the tailgate may drop even lower. Additionally, if there is cargo on the tailgate the cargo may fall off if the support cables fracture.
Structure — Body — Tailgate — Hinge And Attachments
- Summary
- On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the galvanized steel tailgate support cables that retain the tailgate in the full open (horizontal) position may corrode, weaken, and eventually fracture. If both cables fractured, the tailgate would suddenly drop and strike the top surface of the rear bumper.
- Actions
- Dealers will replace the cables. Interim owner notification began on April 7, 20004. The recall began on September 24, 2004, when replacement parts were available, and will continue through October 29, 2004. Owners should contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463, or visit www.mygmlink.com, and enter your vehicle identification number.
- Documents (19)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - Superceded by RCRIT-04V129-3933
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Revised Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Fax Acknowledgement
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - Superceded by RCRIT-04V129-8285
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Owner Notification Letter- Parts are now available
- Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
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