5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - WHEELS:MULTI PIECE
Posted on: 1981-10-27
Description
The owners guide may contain an error in the wheel lug nut torque specification chart. Incorrect information could result in improper torque of the lug nuts during wheel replacement. Lug nuts could come loose during vehicle operation.
Consequence
Corrective Action
An adhesive-backed, revised page will be supplied to owners for insertion in the owners guide. In addition, dealers will provide torque verification, if one or more wheels have been serviced, at no cost to owners.
Notes
Vehicle description: light trucks.system: labels and information; owners guide.consequences of defect: this defect could lead to wheel detachment, loss ofvehicle control and an accident.note: vehicle vibration, wheel clunking or other noises are indicators of thedefect. If one or more wheels have been serviced, owner is advised to have theproper lug nut torque verified.
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Posted on: 1982-03-30
Description
The reinforcement for the in-box spare tire carrier may have been attached using incorrect hex head bolts. If the carrier and reinforcement attaching bolts are incorrect, the potential exists for the tire sidewall to be damaged or weakened by extended contact with the sharp edges of the bolt heads.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will replace bolts and any damaged spare tires at no cost to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: pick-up trucks equipped with optional side-mounted, in-boxspare tire carriers.system: equipment; spare tire carriers.consequences of defect: the tire could fail while vehicle is in operationcausing loss of air and a vehicle accident.
DEFECT #3 - STRUCTURE
Posted on: 1981-06-02
Description
The involved trucks were manufactured with a certain portion of specified floor pan insulation material (beneath the right front passenger seat) omitted. Because of this omission, a section of the sheet metal floor pan was left exposed over the exhaust system in an area of possible passenger contact.
Consequence
Corrective Action
The dealer will install a revised design floorpan insulator pad at no charge to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with rubber floor mat assemblies.system: structure; floor pan insulation.consequences of defect: under certain driving conditions, the sheet metal couldreach abnormal temperatures which could potentially cause personal injury.note: the owner is advised to avoid extended periods of idling before thedefect is corrected. The temperatures could also become hot enough to damagematerials placed under the seat.
DEFECT #4 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Posted on: 1980-12-10
Description
During a change in assembly procedures, certain of the mid-ship fuel tank straps may have been improperly installed or mislocated. As a result, they fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, fuel system integrity. In the event of a collision, excessive fuel spillage may occur.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, relocate fuel tank straps without charge to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: light trucks.system: fuel; fuel tank attachments.consequences of defect: fuel spillage resulting from an accident could cause avehicle fire and personal injury to passengers.
DEFECT #5 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Posted on: 1981-03-06
Description
Certain vehicles may have been assembled without the specified fuel tank shield which prevents direct contact between the fuel tank and driveline components. During a 30 mph frontal barrier impact test, as specified in federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, fuel system integrity, fuel leakage may occur.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Vehicles will have the existing separate skid plate or fuel tank shield removed (whichever was installed on vehicle). A special combination skid plate/fuel tank shield assembly will be installed in its place free of charge.
Notes
Vehicle description: light trucks.system: fuel; fuel tank shield or skid plate.consequences of defect: in the event the vehicle is involved in a collisionfuel leakage, combined with an ignition source, may result in a vehicle fireand serious injury to passengers.