GM RECALLS 1.8 MILLION TRUCKS FOR FIRE HAZARD

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DATE: THURSDAY, March 18, 1993                   TAG: 9303180164
SECTION: BUSINESS                    PAGE: A13   EDITION: METRO 
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DATELINE: DETROIT                                LENGTH: Short
GM RECALLS 1.8 MILLION TRUCKS FOR FIRE HAZARD
General Motors Corp. recalled 1.8 million 1988-93 full-size trucks to fix a problem that could result in fire under the vehicles.
The recall involves about half of all 1988-93 Chevrolet and GMC full-size pickup trucks and 1992 Suburban, Blazer and Yukon models equipped with 5-liter, 5.7-liter and 7.4-liter engines coupled with 4L60, 4L60-E and 3L80 automatic transmissions.
Vented transmission fluid could come in contact with the catalytic converter, especially when the trucks are used to carry heavy loads at high speeds or to carry heavy loads off road.
Dealers will install a longer vent hose to reroute the vented fluid from any heat source. - Associated Press

by Archana Subramaniam by CNB