Recalls for your 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier

Recalls for 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier

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DEFECT #1 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD


Posted on: 1988-08-04
Description
There may be poor bond adhesion between windshield glass and mounting.

Consequence
Windshield could separate during a 30 mph frontal barriertest required by fmvss 212.  Such separation during an accident could result inan unbelted occupant being ejected and injuried.

Corrective Action
Reinstall windshield assuring proper adhesion.

Notes
System: windshield/fmvss 212.vehicle description: passenger cars.

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK


Posted on: 1988-06-17
Description
Rear lamp wiring harness may contain open or intermittent circuits affecting back up lamp or license plate lamp operation.

Consequence
Lamps would flash or be inoperative; cars would notcomply with fmvss 108.

Corrective Action
Install new wiring harness.

Notes
System: rear lamp wiring harness/fmvss 108.vehicle description: coupe and convertible passenger cars.

DEFECT #3 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE


Posted on: 2006-05-22
Description
Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses.  (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications).  The connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification.  As a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.

Consequence
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak.  In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Corrective Action
Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge.  The recall began on october 18, 2006.  Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.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.