3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The possibility exists that driving on unpaved road surfaces, particularly roads which are heavily graveled and which are extremely wavy or filled with chuckholes, at speeds which cause the car to pitch excessively, the front crossmember may scoop up loose stones or gravel and could be thrown into the engine compartment. It is possible for one of these stones to lodge between the steering coupling and the frame and cause increased steering effort or interference with steering control of the car when steering wheel is turned to the left.
Consequence
Increased steering effort or interference with steeringcontrol may lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Corrective Action
Inspect and install shield on affected vehicles.
Notes
System: steering.vehicle description: passenger cars.
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
Consequence
Corrective Action
Notes
Chevrolet campaign no 71-c-11.station wagons only.possibil ity that bumperjack load rest lip may not be properly formedallowing it to bend and vehicleslip from jack load rest.(co rrect by installing correct jack correct jackwherenecessary. )
DEFECT #3 - TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
Consequence
Corrective Action
Notes
Chevrolet campaign no 71-c-17.pontiac campaign no 71-c-4.s tation wagons.equipped with l-78-15 fastrak w.s.possibil ity that tire may be susceptibleto early tread separation, an d may not conform to federal motor vehicle safetystandard no. 109.this type tread separation will not cause deflation ofbut may cause noticeable roughness in ride and handling of ca r of car andpossible loss of portions of tread stock.replac ing tire where necessary).