Chevrolet B6p042 1987
Model B6p042 made in 1987 by Chevrolet got 4 investigations as well as 3 recalls. The car had some investigations: service brakes, hydraulic and vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and service brakes, air.
Model 1987
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V071000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 09/01/1985 to 04/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 21558 | 06/29/1989 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/08/1989 | 06/05/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | A crack may develop adjacent to the fuel tank seam weld attaching the tank end cap. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in a leak or dripping from the fueltank with potential fire hazzard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install limiter cushions on the tank support brackets or replace tank, if necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel tank.vehicle description: school bus chassis w/350 or 366 cu. in. gasoline engines. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM - CHAMBER | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V121000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 10/01/1982 to 06/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 7870 | 08/06/1987 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/03/1987 | 08/07/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Severe brake chatter may cause the brake chamber mounting brackets on either side to develop cracks in the weld area where the s cam shaft tube attaches to the chamber support section. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Brackets can break, resulting in loss of braking abilityat that front wheel, and possibly restricted steering, which could lead to avehicle crash without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | As necessary, install new reinforced front brake chamber mounting brackets and install a front brake limiting valve on vehicles without one. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakesvehicle description: school buses equipped with 7,500 lb. front axle and mediumduty trucks equipped with a 7,000 lb. front axle. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V137000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 02/01/1987 to 03/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 1503 | 09/09/1988 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/16/1988 | 08/22/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Melting of the air brake lines can occur where the air lines route under the left hand frame rail near the exhaust pipe. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in partial or total loss of servicebrakes without warning, which could lead to a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Reroute air line harness away from the exhaust system; replace harness if heat deterioration has occured. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: air brake lines.vehicle description: cowl model school buses with air brakes and gasolineengines. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| EA90019 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/29/1990 | 02/22/1991 | PARK BRAKE DRUM LOOSE | 91V032000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| PE88056 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/26/1988 | 09/16/1988 | FUEL TANK LEAK | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA88042 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/16/1988 | 07/28/1989 | FUEL TANK LEAKS | 89V071000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE87021 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/09/1987 | 05/14/1987 | MUFFLERS EXPLODE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||