General Motors Corporation
Models: Â Oldsmobile Bravada, 2002
Number Potentially Involved: Â 29,951
Dates of Manufacture: Â October 2000 - October 2001
Defect: Â Certain sport utility vehicles equipped with an electronically controlled air suspension (ECAS) have a condition in which the ECAS may produce a brief electrical spike while the vehicle is operating. This electrical spike can disrupt the powertrain control module (PCM) causing the vehicle to stall. If the spike damages the PCM, the vehicle may not restart. If this happens while the vehicle is moving, a crash could occur.
Remedy: Â Dealers will install a wiring harness. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification is expected to begin during July or August 2004. Owners may contact Oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.
NHTSA Recall No. Â 04V289
GM Recall No. Â 04048
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The information contained herein has been obtained from sources that the Company believes to be reliable, however, the Company has not independently verified or confirmed the information and the recipient acknowledges that no representations or warranties are being made in connection with the use of the information.
