6 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Posted on: 1993-07-26
Description
Severe corrosion due to road salt at the joint of the stamped steel center section and the cast outer section can cause the sections to separate.
Consequence
Separation of the rotor sections can cause loss ofbraking ability in the affected wheel. This could result in increased stoppingdistance and/or loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Corrective Action
Replace the front brake rotors with new rotors with a corrosion protection coating. However, if replacement of brake linings are necessary, it will be done at owner's expense since brake linings are normal maintenance items.
Notes
System: brakes; hydraulic; disk rotors.vehicle description: light trucks and vans sold or registered in the followingstates: ct, il, in, ma, me, mi, nh, nj, ny, oh, pa, ri, vt, and wi.notes: the vehicles involved can be identified by the following: the 5thcharacter of the vehicle identification number must be a k or l, and theseventh character must be 3,4,5,6, or 9.if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date, and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable amount of timeand free of charge or the remedy does not correct the safety-related defect ornoncompliance, please contact your nearest gmc truck zone office. The telephonenumbers of the zone offices are listed in your warranty and owner's assistanceinformation manuals. Also contact the national highway traffic safetyadministration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 1989-07-23
Description
Tire size data on certification label is incorrect.
Consequence
Incorrect tire information fails to conform tofmvss 120.
Corrective Action
Affix new certification label with correct information.
Notes
System:certification label-tires/fmvss 120.vehicle description:light duty trucks.
DEFECT #3 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Posted on: 1987-08-17
Description
Cruise control cable lock mechanism may self disengage causing erratic operation or throttle not returning to idle.
Consequence
Engine speed would not decrease; loss of acceleratorcontrol could result in a crash without prior warning.
Corrective Action
Install a clamp around the lock tab of cruise control.
Notes
System: cruise controlvehicle description: light and medium duty pickup trucks with cruise control.
DEFECT #4 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Posted on: 1987-08-17
Description
Trucks may have cracked or broken door striker nuts, which do not conform to fmvss 206.
Consequence
In a collision, cracked or broken striker nut couldallow door to open unexpectedly and possibly cause injury to occupants.
Corrective Action
Replace existing door striker nuts.
Notes
System: door locks/fmvss 206.vehicle description: light and medium duty pickup trucks.
DEFECT #5 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
Posted on: 1987-08-17
Description
Incorrect front shock absorber upper and lower nuts could loosen.
Consequence
Shock absorber could detach and come in contact withfront brake hose; this contact could result in a leak in the hose and loss offront brakes.
Corrective Action
Replace free spinning nuts with torque nuts.
Notes
System: shock absorber nutsvehicle description: light and medium duty pickup trucks.
DEFECT #6 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 1987-08-17
Description
One or both of outer tie rod nuts may be loose and not crimped.
Consequence
Loss of one or both nuts could lead to tie roddisengaging from steering knuckle resulting in possible loss of steeringcontrol and possibly a crash.
Corrective Action
Replace tie rod and knuckle and set toe-in.
Notes
System: steering/tie rod nuts.vehicle description: light and medium duty pickup trucks.