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188 reportsMileage unknown · Oct 14, 2005
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE 2004 GMC SIERRA WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE HAD NO STOPPING POWER. THE CONSUMER INFORMED GM ABOUT THIS PROBLEM A YEAR AGO AND THEY HAVE WORKED ON THIS PROBLEM SEVERAL TIMES TRYING TO FIX THE BRAKES. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. TODAY THE CONSUMER WAS WAITING ON GM TO GET B…
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DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE 2004 GMC SIERRA WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE HAD NO STOPPING POWER. THE CONSUMER INFORMED GM ABOUT THIS PROBLEM A YEAR AGO AND THEY HAVE WORKED ON THIS PROBLEM SEVERAL TIMES TRYING TO FIX THE BRAKES. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. TODAY THE CONSUMER WAS WAITING ON GM TO GET BACK IN CONTACT WITH HIS DEALERSHIP. THE CONSUMER TALKED TO THE DEALERSHIP LAST WEEK AND THEY STILL HAD NOT HEARD FROM GM. THE HOLD UP ON THE CONSUMER GETTING THE BRAKES FIXED WAS GM DOING THE WORK UNDER WARRANTY. SPEED WAS NOT A FACTOR IN THE BRAKING POWER.*AK *MR THE CONSUMER STATED GM DID CONTACTED HIM AND THEY DECIDED THEY WERE NOT GOING TO DO ANYTHING MORE TO FIX THE BRAKE PROBLEM. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10135706
17,500 miles · Sep 28, 2005
Suspension
LARGE BOLT BROKE AND FELL OUT THAT HOLD THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ON!. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10137981
21,412 miles · Aug 22, 2005
Steering
DT: CONTACT STATES SINCE 7-04 HAD STEERING PROBLEMS. IN 3-05 HE RECEIVED A LETTER FROM GMC STATING THAT THEY EXTENDED THE WARRANTY TO 2-11 OR 100,000 MILES BECAUSE OF ALL OF THE PROBLEMS HE HAD BEEN HAVING WITH THE CAR. HIS WARRANTY WAS ABOUT TO RUN OUT AND HE WAS STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH HIS TRUCK. HE WAS GOING TO…
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DT: CONTACT STATES SINCE 7-04 HAD STEERING PROBLEMS. IN 3-05 HE RECEIVED A LETTER FROM GMC STATING THAT THEY EXTENDED THE WARRANTY TO 2-11 OR 100,000 MILES BECAUSE OF ALL OF THE PROBLEMS HE HAD BEEN HAVING WITH THE CAR. HIS WARRANTY WAS ABOUT TO RUN OUT AND HE WAS STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH HIS TRUCK. HE WAS GOING TO FORWARD OTHER PERTINENT DOCUMENTS LATER CONCERNING THE NUMEROUS REPAIR WORK HE HAS DONE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10133709
Mileage unknown · Aug 12, 2005
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
DT: CONTACT STATES THE BRAKES HAVE A VERY SOFT PEDAL. IT DOESN'T SEEM THAT THE ANTI- LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM IS WORKING. TO MAKE THE VEHICLE STOP THE PEDAL HAS TO BE PRESSED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THE SERVICE DEALER STATES THIS IS A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE. THE WEATHER CONDITIONS HAVE NO INFLUENCE ON THE BRAKING CAPABIL…
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DT: CONTACT STATES THE BRAKES HAVE A VERY SOFT PEDAL. IT DOESN'T SEEM THAT THE ANTI- LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM IS WORKING. TO MAKE THE VEHICLE STOP THE PEDAL HAS TO BE PRESSED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THE SERVICE DEALER STATES THIS IS A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE. THE WEATHER CONDITIONS HAVE NO INFLUENCE ON THE BRAKING CAPABILITY OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER.*AK *JB
NHTSA ODI #10129183
Mileage unknown · Aug 8, 2005
Air BagsCrashInjury
DT: THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 GMC SIERRA 1500. HE STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ACCORDING TO THE TRAFFIC OFFICER CONTACT'S VEHICLE HE HIT A TREE AND A BRANCH FELL DOWN AND HIT THE TOP OF VEHICLE CAB. THE CONTACT WAS WEARING SEAT BELT, AND W…
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DT: THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 GMC SIERRA 1500. HE STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ACCORDING TO THE TRAFFIC OFFICER CONTACT'S VEHICLE HE HIT A TREE AND A BRANCH FELL DOWN AND HIT THE TOP OF VEHICLE CAB. THE CONTACT WAS WEARING SEAT BELT, AND WAS THE ONLY PERSON IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A NECK INJURY.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10131989
14,250 miles · Jul 17, 2005
Tires
ON 7/10/05, WHILE PULLING MY CAMPER, WHICH IS A 04 GMC 2500HD, BOUGHT NEW TO PULL THIS CAMPER, I EXPERIENCED A FLAT R/R TIRE WITH-IN 40 MILES ON THE TRUCK. ON 7/11/04 I EXPERIENCED 2 FLAT TIRES ON THIS TRUCK DUE TO DEFECTIVE VALVE STEMS. AFTER CHECKING WITH OTHER CHEVROLET/GMC OWNERS AT CAMPGROUNDS, THERE IS A MAJOR SAFETY PRO…
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ON 7/10/05, WHILE PULLING MY CAMPER, WHICH IS A 04 GMC 2500HD, BOUGHT NEW TO PULL THIS CAMPER, I EXPERIENCED A FLAT R/R TIRE WITH-IN 40 MILES ON THE TRUCK. ON 7/11/04 I EXPERIENCED 2 FLAT TIRES ON THIS TRUCK DUE TO DEFECTIVE VALVE STEMS. AFTER CHECKING WITH OTHER CHEVROLET/GMC OWNERS AT CAMPGROUNDS, THERE IS A MAJOR SAFETY PROBLEM WITH THE RUBBER VALVE STEMS. I ENDED UP HAVING TO HAVE STEEL VALVE STEMS INSTALLED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD DUE TO TIRE FAILURE AND REPLACING TWO TIRES THAT ONLY HAD 13,500 MILES ON THEM. THE SERVICE REPAIRMAN EXPLAINED THAT DUE TO HEAT BUILDUP ON THE TIRES, THE RUBBER VALVE STEMS WILL NOT ACCEPT THE HEAT, AND FAIL. I HAD THREE FAILURES IN TWO DAYS DUE TO THIS, WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT AND INJURY
NHTSA ODI #10129000
26,368 miles · Jul 6, 2005
Engine And Engine Cooling
THE INJECTORS ON MY 2004 GMC SIERRA WENT OUT AT 26,000 MILES. THE INCIDENT CAUSED ME TO LOSE MY TRUCK FOR 4 DAYS. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED ALL 8 INJECTORS.
NHTSA ODI #10127569
23,750 miles · Jun 30, 2005
Parking Brake
I NOTICE THE PARKING BRAKE LOSING IS CAPACITY TO BRAKE PROPERLY. I WAS MINOR AT FIRST THE ONE DAY IT JUST QUITE WORKING PROPERLY. I WASN'T AWARE OF A RECALL ON IT AT THE TIME. I TOOK IT INTO A DICK KEFFER IN CHARLOTTE. THEY SAY THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE PARKING BREAK. I'VE ALSO TALKED TO GMC ABOUT THIS. GMC SAYS THERE…
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I NOTICE THE PARKING BRAKE LOSING IS CAPACITY TO BRAKE PROPERLY. I WAS MINOR AT FIRST THE ONE DAY IT JUST QUITE WORKING PROPERLY. I WASN'T AWARE OF A RECALL ON IT AT THE TIME. I TOOK IT INTO A DICK KEFFER IN CHARLOTTE. THEY SAY THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE PARKING BREAK. I'VE ALSO TALKED TO GMC ABOUT THIS. GMC SAYS THERE IS A RECALL ON MY TRUCK BUT WOULDN'T FIX IT BECAUSE THE DEALER SAYS THERE'S NOTHING WRONG. I DO KNOW THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG. MY TRUCK IS A 2004 GMC SIERRA CREW CAB LONG BOX.
NHTSA ODI #10127197
Mileage unknown · Jun 29, 2005
Service Brakes, HydraulicCrashInjury
DT: PURCHASED VEHICLE IN NOVEMBER 2003, AND ON 12-22-03 HAD A MINOR ACCIDENT. THIS OCCURRED AT A LOW SPEED AT WHICH CONSUMER TAPPED ANOTHER VEHICLE FROM BEHIND. TOOK VEHICLE TO A DEALER. HE CHECKED THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSTICIANS VIA COMPUTER, BUT THE CODES CHECKED OUT AS WELL AS A TEST DRIVE AND INSPECTION FROM THE SERVICE DEPAR…
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DT: PURCHASED VEHICLE IN NOVEMBER 2003, AND ON 12-22-03 HAD A MINOR ACCIDENT. THIS OCCURRED AT A LOW SPEED AT WHICH CONSUMER TAPPED ANOTHER VEHICLE FROM BEHIND. TOOK VEHICLE TO A DEALER. HE CHECKED THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSTICIANS VIA COMPUTER, BUT THE CODES CHECKED OUT AS WELL AS A TEST DRIVE AND INSPECTION FROM THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THIS CHECKED OUT AS ADEQUATE, NO PROBLEMS FOUND. ABOUT 2 MONTHS LATER, EXPERIENCED A SIMILAR ACCIDENT. CONSUMER CALLED GM TO INQUIRE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. AGAIN TAKEN TO DEALER, AND NO PROBLEM FOUND. 5-7-05 EXPERIENCED ANOTHER ACCIDENT THAT RESULTED IN 3 INJURIES. THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED AS CONSUMER WAS APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION FROM ABOUT A DISTANCE OF 60 FEET AND TRAVELING ABOUT 45 MPH WHEN APPLIED BRAKE FAILURE AND SUFFERED A COMPLETE FAILURE WITH NO BRAKES AT ALL. "BRAKES WOULD NOT EVEN GRAB." GLIDED THROUGH INTERSECTION STRIKING ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT RESULTED IN 3 INJURIES. TOOK TO DEALER WHO CHECKED VEHICLE AND AGAIN FOUND NOTHING WRONG YET CONSUMER FEELS AS THOUGH BRAKES ARE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10127059
16,782 miles · May 31, 2005
Power TrainUnknown Or Other
1ST BROKEN FLYWHEEL REPLACED; NOW 05/31/05 BACK IN FOR 2ND FLY WHEEL REPLACEMENT.
NHTSA ODI #10123675
Official recalls
7Aug 3, 2006
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN 8.1L V8 (RPO L8-VIN G) ENGINE HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE DAMPER.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE DAMPER COMES LOOSE, A FUEL LEAK MAY RESULT. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC TRUCKS AT 1-866-996-9463.
Apr 22, 2005
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND BUILT WITH EITHER PBR PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS OR TRW PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS, THE PARKING BRAKE FRICTION LININGS MAY WEAR TO AN EXTENT WHERE THE PARKING BRAKE CAN BECOME INEFFECTIVE IN IMMOBILIZING A PARKED VEHICLE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT HOLD, UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT COULD OCCUR, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A LOW-FORCE SPRING CLIP RETAINER FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A PBR PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TRW PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM, DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 29, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
Apr 22, 2005
ON CERTAIN CREW CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE 2ND ROW CENTER OCCUPANT SEAT BELT ROUTING MAY MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO POSITION THE LAP PORTION OF THE SAFETY BELT LOW AROUND THE HIPS OF OCCUPANTS, ESPECIALLY SMALLER OCCUPANTS, SEATED IN THIS POSITION. APPROPRIATE USE OF A CHILD SEAT OR BOOSTER SEAT, AS RECOMMENDED FOR SMALL CHILDREN, DOES IMPROVE THE FIT CONDITION FOR THIS USER GROUP. IN ADDITION TO INSTRUCTIONS ON PROPER INFANT AND YOUNG CHILD RESTRAINT (WITH CHILD SEATS OR BOOSTERS), SPECIAL VERBIAGE FOR RESTRAINING OLDER CHILD IS INCLUDED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. ALSO, THE SUGGESTED SEAT BELT FIT/ROUTING FOR ADULTS, IRRESPECTIVE OF SEATING POSITION, IS DESCRIBED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL TEXT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A LAP PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT ROUTING THAT IS NOT LOW AND SNUG ON THE HIPS CAN ALLOW THE LAP BELT TO RIDE UP ON AN OCCUPANT'S ABDOMEN INSTEAD OF FITTING LOW AROUND THEIR HIPBONES, AND THEREFORE, CAN EXPOSE THEM TO MORE RISK OF ABDOMINAL AND INTERNAL ORGAN INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL CUT OPEN THE GUIDE LOOP, REMOVE A PORTION OF THE LOOP, AND THEN THE REMAINING TWO SIDES SHOULD BE FOLDED OVER AND SECURED WITH A RETAINER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 21, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, OR HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493.
Feb 8, 2005
CERTAIN TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND VANS EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH HYDRO-BOOST BRAKE ASSEMBLIES, THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER PRESSURE ACCUMULATOR MAY CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE HYDRO-BOOST ASSEMBLY DURING NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF A SEPARATION OCCURRED AND THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE WERE OPEN, FRAGMENTS FROM THE ACCUMULATOR COULD CAUSE INJURY TO PEOPLE IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA. THE PRESENCE OF THIS CRACK OR FRACTURED SURFACE COULD ALLOW THE HYDRAULIC FLUID TO LEAK FROM THE ACCUMULATOR CIRCUIT OF THE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY. THE LOSS OF FLUID WOULD CAUSE INCREASED STEERING AND BRAKING EFFORT AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL TEST THE HYDRO-BOOST ASSEMBLY FOR FUNCTIONAL OPERATION OF THE TWO-FUNCTION VALVE. IF THE HYDRO-BOOST ASSEMBLY FAILS THE TEST, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 23, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC TRUCKS AT 1-866-996-9463 AND HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493.
May 11, 2004
CERTAIN EXTENDED AND REGULAR CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND CARGO VANS CONVERTED TO COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, 'CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS.' THESE VEHICLES HAVE ONE SEATING POSITION, THE CENTER REAR SEAT, EQUIPPED WITH CHILD RESTRAINT LOWER ANCHORAGES.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE STANDARD REQUIRES CHILD SEAT LOWER ANCHORAGES IN TWO SEATING POSITIONS FOR VEHICLES WITH THREE REAR SEATING POSITIONS. THE STANDARD CAB AND CARGO VAN VEHICLES, WHICH ONLY HAVE FRONT SEATING POSITIONS, HAVE AN AIR BAG OFF SWITCH TO DISABLE THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG AND DO NOT HAVE CHILD RESTRAINT LOWER ANCHORAGES IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE STANDARD REQUIRES PASSENGER SEAT CHILD SEAT LOWER ANCHORAGES IN VEHICLES WITH AN AIR BAG OFF SWITCH. HOWEVER, THE STANDARD DOES NOT REQUIRE VEHICLES WITH ONLY FRONT SEATING POSITIONS TO HAVE LOWER ANCHORAGE PROVISIONS IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AN AIR BAG OFF SWITCH.
Remedy: TO BRING THE STANDARD CAB AND CARGO VAN VEHICLES INTO COMPLIANCE, DEALERS WILL INJECT EPOXY INTO THE AIR BAG OFF SWITCH TO PREVENT AIR BAG ACTIVATION, RELOCATE THE SWITCH BEHIND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THEN INSTALL A COVER OVER THE RESULTING OPENING. THE SUN VISOR LABEL AND OWNER'S MANUAL WILL ALSO BE CHANGED. THE CORRECTION FOR THE EXTENDED CAB VEHICLE WILL CONSIST OF CHANGING THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT TO A SEAT THAT HAS CHILD RESTRAINT LOWER ANCHORAGES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
Mar 17, 2004
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Feb 4, 2004
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND PASSENGER VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, ?PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS.? SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION BRAKE HYDRO-BOOST HOUSING RELIEF VALVE BORE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: CONSEQUENTLY, THE VALVE O-RING SEAL MAY FRACTURE. STEERING EFFORTS MAY BE SLIGHTLY INCREASED WHILE BRAKING OR PARKING. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, A FRACTURED SEAL MAY REQUIRE A SLIGHT INCREASE IN THE APPLIED BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT TO ACHIEVE THE SAME VEHICLE DECELERATION RATE AS PRIOR TO THE SEAT FRACTURE.
Remedy: DEALERS ARE TO REPLACE THE HYDRO-BOOST RELIEF VALVE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; GMC AT 1-866-996-9463; OR HUMMER AT 1-866-486-6376.
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