Recalls for 1991 Chevrolet P3

DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 1991-12-18
Description
Some chassis were shipped to body builders with damaged fill or vent opening caps on the right-hand side.  If a left-hand fill system was installed on the tank, and there was a damaged right-hand cap, the fuel system would not be sealed.

Consequence
If the fuel system is not sealed, the automatic shut-offsystem used in gas stations would not work, allowing gas to be forced out ofthe defective right-hand opening.  The spilled gasoline would result in a firehazard if exposed to a source of ignition.

Corrective Action
Install new caps on the vehicles with unused right-hand fill or vent openings.

Notes
System: fill or vent caps on gasoline tank.vehicle description: motor home chassis equipped with left and right hand fill80 gallon fuel tanks.

DEFECT #2 - WHEELS

Posted on: 1992-09-30
Description
The 19.5 x 6 front steel wheel disc cracks outside the mounting bolt circle and ends at the hub's diameter.

Consequence
If the cracking goes unnoticed, the center portion of thedisc will crack completely and eventually the rim portion of the wheel couldseparate from the center section which could result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Replace all six (seven if there is a spare) defective wheels with newly designed wheels.

Notes
System: wheels.vehicle description: medium trucks with 6.2l diesel engines, i-beam front axles,disc/drum power brakes and rated 11,000 to 11,500 lbs.  Gvw.

DEFECT #3 - PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL

Posted on: 1991-08-07
Description
The automatic apply transmission mounted parking brake lever pivot bolt finger may be loose.

Consequence
The loose pivot bolt could allow the parking brakes torelease after they have been set manually; if the bolt falls off when theautomatic apply parking brake is set, there is insufficient braking to hold thevehicle if it is parked on an incline.  Both of these conditions could result invehicle movement without prior warning and possibly in an accident.

Corrective Action
Torque pivot bolt to specifications.

Notes
System: parking brakes.description of vehicle: p3 motorhome chassis (16,000 lbs.  Gvw).

DEFECT #4 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Posted on: 1991-07-18
Description
Brakes may have missing rear axle outer bearing retaining ring and or greater than specified bearing end play.  Either condition allows the rotor and hub assembly to shift position relative to the spindle.  This movement can cause brake caliper piston recede farther than normal into the piston bore which would require greater than normal brake fluid displacement when the service brakes are applied.

Consequence
This condition leads to increased stopping distance, andshould minimum stopping distance be required, it could result in an accidentwithout warning.

Corrective Action
Replace both rear axle hubs.

Notes
System: hydraulic brakes.vehicle description: p3 motorhome chassis with model 80 rear axle and 4 wheeldisc brakes.