Recalls for your 1982 Gmc S15

Recalls for 1982 Gmc S15

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GMC Jimmy 2.8 1987

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GMC Jimmy 2.8 1987

DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT


Posted on: 1984-07-10
Description
Rear wheels may lock suddenly due to insufficient lubrication between mainshaft and first gear.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Dealer will replace transmission fluid with a blended fluid and in addition, will update the maintenance schedule.

Notes
Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with 5-speed manual transmissions.system: transmission; lubrication.consequences of defect: when vehicle is in fifth gear, the transmission couldlock the rear wheels, possibly resulting in sudden loss of control and anaccident.

DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS


Posted on: 1985-05-01
Description
Excessive enlargement of the wheel cylinder pilot hole in the rear brake backing plate could allow the wheel cylinder to rotate and cause loss of brake fluid.  Consequence of defect: a loss of brake fluid leads to loss of rear brake action, creating the potential for an accident.  Front brakes would remain operational.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Add a part to prevent wheel cylinder from rotating.

Notes
Note: owner notification will begin after september 1, 1985 and should be completed by september 30, 1985.vehicle description: midsize passenger cars and small trucks.  System: rear brakes.

DEFECT #3 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING


Posted on: 2006-06-05
Description
Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above.  Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Consequence
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Corrective Action
Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge.  The recall began on july 1, 2006.  Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.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.