Transport Canada Recall - 2024720 - GENERAL MOTORS
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Summary
Product
Light Truck & Van recalled by GENERAL MOTORS
Issue
Vehicle - Structure
What to do
Please see corrective actions section below
Affected products
2024 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO HD, 2024 | GMC | SIERRA HD
Issue
Issue:
On certain trucks, water could leak into the exterior tailgate switch. As a result, the tailgate could unlatch and open unexpectedly while parked. If this happens, cargo that is not secured could fall out of the truck bed and onto the road when the vehicle is moving.
Note: This recall only affects trucks equipped with a power-locking tailgate. This recall is an expansion of GM recall no. N232426400 (Transport Canada recall no. 2024-061.
Safety Risk:
Cargo that falls from the truck bed could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to replace the exterior tailgate switch. To reduce the safety risk, General Motors recommends that you should inspect the tailgate to ensure it's closed and latched before driving.
Additional information
Background
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.
Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Vehicle recall
Category
Vehicles - Light Truck & Van
Companies
Published by
Transport Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-76597
Transport Canada
ID
2024720
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