Recalls for 1986 Gmc C35

DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Posted on: 1991-12-18
Description
The left hand lower control arm can crack starting at the rear flange and progressing to the ball joint mounting hole and eventually cause the lower ball joint to separate from the control arm.

Consequence
If the ball joint separates from the control arm, a lossof vehicle control could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.

Corrective Action
Install a resinforced brace to the left hand lower control arm.

Notes
System: steering.vehicle description: light trucks.note: this recall is an extension of 88v110000.

DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 1987-01-23
Description
Trucks failed to comply with requirements of fmvss 301, fuel system integrity, during a 30 mph frontal barrier test.

Consequence
Greater than acceptable fuel spillage during and after acollision could result in a fire.

Corrective Action
Install an additional shield to the front of the original shield to protect the fuel tank.

Notes
System: fuel tank/fmvss 301.vehicle description: light duty cab and chassis models equipped with a lowservice body.

DEFECT #3 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

Posted on: 1986-09-30
Description
The push pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out.  Consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions could reduce driver visibility which might result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Replace headlight switch as necessary.

Notes
System: headlight switch.  Vehicle description: passenger cars and trucks/ vans.