6 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
Posted on: 1999-07-21
Description
This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. Vehicle description: certain light duty pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, or minivans equipped with 3-sensor abs (antilock braking system) ebc4 units.
Consequence
These vehicles can experience extended stopping distances during abs stops on certain multiple surfaces, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will modify the computer program which operates the abs unit on some vehicles, or replace the computer on others to improve the performance of the abs on these surfaces.
Notes
On vehicles which required the computer program to be modified, owner notification has began.for vehicles which require a new computer module, gm has scheduled owner notificatiion to begin during the last week of may 2000.a phased mailing will be required, with the last mailing scheduled to be completed by december 2000.owners can contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.
DEFECT #2 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Posted on: 1999-05-26
Description
Vehicle description: chevrolet and gmc g vans equipped with sliding side doors and remedied during safety campaign (95v197/95-c-58) between july 18, 1997 and february 6, 1999. The sliding side-door rear latch was replaced with a latch that was improperly riveted.
Consequence
In the event of a vehicle crash, the door may not perform as required and increased injuries could result.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the sliding door rear latch.
Notes
Owner notification began june 30, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #3 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Posted on: 1995-11-01
Description
These vehicles were built with a sliding side-door rear latch that was improperly riveted. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 206, door locks and door retention components.
Consequence
Consequence of non-compliance: in the event of a vehicle crash, the door will not perform as required by the standard.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the sliding door rear latch on all suspect vehicles.
Notes
System: structure; door assembly; latches and locks. Vehicle description: light duty passenger vans.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. Alsocontact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #4 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 1994-11-29
Description
Both the supplemental inflatable restraint (sir) caution label and an engine start label were installed on the same side of the driver's sun visor. This does not comply with fmvss no. 208, occupant crash protection.
Consequence
Consequence of non-compliance: operators could fail to notice and heed the warning labels.
Corrective Action
A new label, with installation instructions, will be sent directly to owners. Owners will install the label or can have their dealer install the label for them.
Notes
System: interior; passive restraint; air bag.vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with5.7l or 7.4l gas engines,without upfit package, and having less than 8,600 lbs. Gross vehicle weight rating.note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, or gmc at 1-810-456-4547.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #5 - 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.
DEFECT #6 - 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.