Recalls for your 1992 Chevrolet K3500

Recalls for 1992 Chevrolet K3500

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Houston Fire Department EMS Chevy K3500

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Houston Fire Department EMS Chevy K3500

Seen in Downtown Houston, Texas. The K3500, based on the Silverado HD platform, is the most common sight in Houston's EMS fleet.

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES


Posted on: 1992-04-23
Description
The pivot bolt holding the brake pedal to its support bracket may be improperly tightened and may not have engaged the locking material on the bolt.  The bolt can disengage from the nut.

Consequence
If the pivot bolt disengages from the nut while thevehicle is in motion, there will be a loss of brake control and could result ina vehicle accident.

Corrective Action
Dealers should inspect the hand started brake pedal bolts and torque them to specification.

Notes
System: brakes.vehicle description: chevrolet and gmc light trucks; model names sierra, yukon,suburban, crew cab, and 3500hd.

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.