8 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SEATS
Posted on: 1997-03-24
Description
Vehicle description: extended cab and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with reclining seats and the easy-entry feature. These vehicles exhibit a condition in which a pinch point exists in the recliner mechanism that can trap and pinch a person's hand or finger(s) when the easy-entry feature is activated.
Consequence
This pinching can cut the hand or possibly sever the finger(s) without prior warning.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install a protector cover over the recliner mechanism.
Notes
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during march 1997. Note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should 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 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #2 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Posted on: 1996-04-17
Description
These vehicles were assembled with the throttle cable contacting the dash mat which could bind the throttle. This does not meet with the maximum return times required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, accelerator control systems.
Consequence
Consequence of non-compliance: the engine speed may not return to idle increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect for adequate throttle cable to dash mat clearance, and if there is insufficient clearance, cut out a portion of the dash mat to provide proper clearance.
Notes
System: fuel; throttle linkages and control; fmvss no. 124. Vehicle description: pickup trucks, cab/chassis, utility and multi-purpose trucks equipped with gasoline engines. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should 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 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #3 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Posted on: 1996-01-02
Description
If both the lap-belt and shoulder-belt energy management loops on the front seat belt assemblies release at or near the same time, acceleration forces can cause the buckle release mechanism to activate and allow the buckle to separate from the latch.
Consequence
If the buckle released, the system would fail to provide adequate occupant restraint protection.
Corrective Action
Dealers will remove the stitching that creates the energy management loop in the shoulder belt(s).
Notes
System: interior; seat belts; front.vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks, extended cab, equipped withgas engines or 6.5l h.o. Turbo diesel engines.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should 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 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #4 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Posted on: 1996-01-02
Description
These vehicles were built with front seat belt systems with no energy management loops and may not meet the head injury criteria requirements of fmvss no. 208, occupant crash protection.
Consequence
In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupants of these seats may not be properly restrained.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the retractor portion of the seat belt assembly(s) with one having the newly designed energy-management twin-loop system.
Notes
System: interior; seat belts; front, fmvss no. 208.vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks, with extended cabs, and equipped with 6.5l naturally aspirated diesel engines and 6.5l turbo diesel engines.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should 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 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #5 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Posted on: 1996-01-22
Description
The steering column upper intermediate-shaft nut may not be torqued to proper specifications. The nut could loosen and detach allowing the through-bolt that secures the upper intermediate-shaft to the lower steering column shaft joint to fall out.
Consequence
This loose engagement can provide noticeable noise and abnormal steering feeling to the driver and, if left unattended, the steering shafts can separate resulting in a loss of steering control.
Corrective Action
Dealers will torque the suspect fasteners to the proper specifications.
Notes
System: steering; column shaft upper. Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should 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 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #6 - SEATS
Posted on: 1996-03-29
Description
The seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicles could loosen, fatigue and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.
Consequence
If this were to occur to the driver's seat, this could result in a sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Corrective Action
Dealers will remove all foam and/or fabric sandwiched between the recliner assembly and the seat frame, install washers between the seat recliner and the seat frame at each attachment point, and install new attaching bolts torqued to a higher specification. These corrections will be made to both the driver's and passenger's seats.
Notes
System: interior; seat track anchors and seat.equipment description: front high-back bucket seats or 60/40 split bench seats provided by vehicle safety systems for installation in light duty pickup extended cab conversion trucks.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact vss at 1-800-742-5043. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #7 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Posted on: 1995-02-21
Description
Due to a thin case casting, an external transmission leak can occur.
Consequence
This condition can cause transmission oil to sprayonto the exhaust system and result in a possible vehicle fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the transmission case assembly for the involved case casting. If the assembly is involved, the transmission will be replaced.
Notes
System: automatic transmission; cooling unit and lines.vehicle description: pickup trucks and vans equipped with 4l80-e automatic transmission.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-810-456-4547. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #8 - TIRES:BEAD
Posted on: 1996-07-08
Description
These tires have bead damage which occured during tire mounting.
Consequence
This damage to the tire reinforcing structure in the bead toe area causes a bulge in the sidewall after the tire is inflated. This condition will result in a slow air loss causing the tire to go flat. However, it is possible for the damage to result in a rapid air loss causing injuries to anyone if they were handling the tire when this occurred.
Corrective Action
Dealers will demount each tire and inspect for bead damage. If bead damage is found, the tire will be replaced.
Notes
System: tires; bead. Vehicle description: vans and crew cab pickup trucks equipped with rpo xhp/yhp option (vin code f) and general ameri*550 as lt225/75r16d tires. Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin during july 1996. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should 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 1-800-424-9393.