4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Chevrolet campaign no 75-c-13.buick campaign no 75-c-9.possibility thatunits may have been assembled with insufficient torque on the steering potjoint clamp bolt/nut which secures the intermediate steering shaft to the uppersteering shaft.if this condition exists, it may allow the shafts to separateand result in loss of steering control.(correct by inspecting and properlytorquing the steering connections whree necessary.)
DEFECT #2 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Chevrolet campaign no 75-c-01.buick campaign no 75-c-1.oldsmobile campaignno 75-c-3.pontiac campaign no 75-c-1.possibility that the right and leftside front suspension lower control arm bracket attachments may have beenimproperly welded to the underside of the frame.if this condition exists,separation of the weld attachments will result in significant steering changewhich could cause a loss of steering control.(correct by inspecting andadding an additional weld at the rear mounting brackets).
DEFECT #3 - SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Posted on: 1979-10-12
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General motors campaign nos.oldsmobile 75-c-4.chevrolet 75-c-02.two doorequipped with bucket seats.possibility the outboard lock of the front seatback may rest on the head of the striker and prevent full engagement of thelock when the seat back is in the normal upright position.this is due to thestriker being of insufficient length.if this condition exists, and thevehicle is involved in a frontal crash, it could result in an increasedpossibility of injury to the occupant(s).(correct by inspecting andinstalling a new 3/8 longer striker to provide locking engagement).
DEFECT #4 - 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.