Recalls for your 1977 Chevrolet Caprice

Recalls for 1977 Chevrolet Caprice

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21-FF-SR_25may17EHHO3

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21-FF-SR_25may17EHHO3

21-FF-SR is a Chevrolet Caprice Classic, first registered on 28 February 1973, in the Netherlands on 4 march 2000. © Bert Visser

DEFECT #1 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR


Posted on: 1979-10-12
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General motor campaign no 77-c-1.possibility that the steering intermediateshaft may have been assembled with coupling retainer locking tabs not bent overproperly or one or more of the lower flexible coupling rivets improperlypeened.if either of these conditions exists, the intermediate shaft assemblycould separate causing loss of steering control, and vehicle crash may occurwithout prior warning.(correct by inspecting, and replacing shaft wherenecessary).passenger vehicle.

DEFECT #2 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH


Posted on: 1979-10-12
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General motor campaign no (chevrolet) 77c02 (pontiac) 77-c-4 (buick) 77-c-5.possibility that the turn signal operating unit or vehicles with tilt steeringcolumns may not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no.108.the turn signal lever actuator pivot pin which may work out of the pivot,resulting in not being able to use turn signal to alert other drivers of yourintentions to change lanes or turn, causing possible vehicle crash.(correctby inspecting and installing a retainer to preclude pivot pin disengagement).passenger vehicle.

DEFECT #3 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH


Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
A child could open the rear side compartment door and enter this compartment.  The child could become entrapped if the door were to close, as it cannot be unlatched from the inside.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Dealer will replace the original compartment door latch, which can be latched without a key, with a new assembly that requires a key to latch as well as lock the door.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: structure; storage compartment.consequences of defect: in the absence of outside help, the child wouldsuffocate.note: the owner is advised to keep this compartment locked except while eitherloading or unloading it.

DEFECT #4 - EQUIPMENT


Posted on: 2007-10-30
Description
Certain honeywell fram racing brand hp4 and hp8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above.  The affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially.  The date code and part number appear on the filter housing.  Fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall.  The gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures.

Consequence
This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

Corrective Action
Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge.  The recall began during november 2007.  Owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.

Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.