Recalls for 1989 Chevrolet K3500

DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Posted on: 1990-09-28
Description
Trucks can contain incorrect instructions on how to properly adjust rear seat lap-shoulder belts as required by fmvss 209.

Consequence
Incorrectly adjusted seat belt would not properlyrestrain occupant in an accident of sudden stop; trucks would not comply withfmvss 209.

Corrective Action
Provide owner's manual insert containing the correct rear lap-shoulder belt instructions.

Notes
System: rear seat belt; fmvss 209.vehicle description: light-duty trucks with extended cabs.

DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Posted on: 2006-05-22
Description
Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses.  (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications).  The connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification.  As a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.

Consequence
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak.  In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Corrective Action
Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge.  The recall began on october 18, 2006.  Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.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.