4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Posted on: 1993-02-04
Description
Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.
Consequence
The vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition.
Corrective Action
Install a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle.
Notes
System: power train.vehicle description: light trucks with 5.0 l, 5.7 l, and 7.4 l engines and 4l60,4l60-e, and 3l80 automatic transmissions.
DEFECT #2 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Posted on: 1987-08-17
Description
Cruise control cable lock mechanism may self disengage causing erratic operation or throttle not returning to idle.
Consequence
Engine speed would not decrease; loss of acceleratorcontrol could result in a crash without prior warning.
Corrective Action
Install a clamp around the lock tab of cruise control.
Notes
System: cruise controlvehicle description: light and medium duty pickup trucks with cruise control.
DEFECT #3 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Posted on: 1987-08-17
Description
Trucks may have cracked or broken door striker nuts, which do not conform to fmvss 206.
Consequence
In a collision, cracked or broken striker nut couldallow door to open unexpectedly and possibly cause injury to occupants.
Corrective Action
Replace existing door striker nuts.
Notes
System: door locks/fmvss 206.vehicle description: light and medium duty pickup trucks.
DEFECT #4 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
Posted on: 1987-08-17
Description
Incorrect front shock absorber upper and lower nuts could loosen.
Consequence
Shock absorber could detach and come in contact withfront brake hose; this contact could result in a leak in the hose and loss offront brakes.
Corrective Action
Replace free spinning nuts with torque nuts.
Notes
System: shock absorber nutsvehicle description: light and medium duty pickup trucks.