NHTSA Recall 02V267000: Cables (electrical system)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 276 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Chevrolet Kodiak.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V267000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 02040 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › 12V/24V/48V BATTERY › CABLES |
| Report received | October 1, 2002 |
| Owner notification | October 25, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain medium duty trucks equipped with the optional caterpillar diesel engine (lg5) option were built with a misrouted battery cable that could come in contact with the exhaust pipe. The conduit and the nylon cable coating could degrade to the point where the copper wire strands of the cable are exposed.
Safety risk
If the cable strands contacted the exhaust pipe a short circuit could cause the battery cable coatings to ignite and possibly lead to an engine compartment fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the battery cable for proper routing and reroute the cable if necessary. Owner notification began october 25, 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.
Notes
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V267000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.