Recalls for 1992 Gmc Jimmy

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

Posted on: 1999-07-21
Description
Vehicle description: certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with abs (antilock braking system) manufactured from september 1989 through august 1996.  Under certain driving conditions the switch which signals the abs system whether the vehicle is in 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive can malfunction causing increased stopping distances during abs stops while in the two-wheel drive mode.

Consequence
If this occurred at a time when minimum stopping distance was required, a vehicle crash could occur without prior warning.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace or repair the 4-wheel/2-wheel drive switch.

Notes
The first phase of owner notification letters began may 31, 2000,with the last mailing completed by october 2000.  Owners can contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Posted on: 2006-05-18
Description
Certain r&b, inc.  Central multiport fuel injection (cmfi) fuel return lines, models help 55163, napa balkamp 700-3270, and the connection 2560001, sold for use as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above.  The fuel return line has a mechanical bleed valve which was not installed at the proper torque.

Consequence
A fuel leak can occur at the valve, possibly resulting in a fire.

Corrective Action
R&b, inc.  Will notify owners and at the customers request, either replace the fuel line or offer a full refund.  The recall began on may 4, 2006.  Owners may contact r&b, inc.  At 215-712-5330.

Notes
This recall only pertains to r&b, inc.  Aftermarket cmfi return fuel lines and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.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.

DEFECT #3 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Posted on: 2006-03-23
Description
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain 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
Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps.  The recall began on april 3, 2006.  Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

Notes
This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.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.