Recalls for 1985 Gmc C35

DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Posted on: 1991-12-18
Description
The left hand lower control arm can crack starting at the rear flange and progressing to the ball joint mounting hole and eventually cause the lower ball joint to separate from the control arm.

Consequence
If the ball joint separates from the control arm, a lossof vehicle control could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.

Corrective Action
Install a resinforced brace to the left hand lower control arm.

Notes
System: steering.vehicle description: light trucks.note: this recall is an extension of 88v110000.

DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 1987-01-23
Description
Trucks failed to comply with requirements of fmvss 301, fuel system integrity, during a 30 mph frontal barrier test.

Consequence
Greater than acceptable fuel spillage during and after acollision could result in a fire.

Corrective Action
Install an additional shield to the front of the original shield to protect the fuel tank.

Notes
System: fuel tank/fmvss 301.vehicle description: light duty cab and chassis models equipped with a lowservice body.

DEFECT #3 - WHEELS:RIM

Posted on: 1985-12-04
Description
The wheel may develop cracks between the disc and rim.  Consequence of defect: if this occurs and is not noticed, the crack could increase around the rim, resulting in separation of the rim from the disc, loss of control and an accident may occur.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Replace wheels having the suspected manufacturing code number.

Notes
System: dual rear wheels, 16x6 firestone dual wheels.  Vehicle description: c,k and p 30/35 series light-duty trucks equipped with dual rear wheels.