Chevrolet B6p042 1988

Model B6p042 made in 1988 by Chevrolet got 3 investigations as well as 2 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 1988

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP
89V071000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 09/01/1985 to 04/01/1989V (Vehicle)2155806/29/1989ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/08/198906/05/1989
Defect SummaryA crack may develop adjacent to the fuel tank seam weld attaching the tank end cap.
Consequence SummaryThis could result in a leak or dripping from the fueltank with potential fire hazzard.
Corrective SummaryInstall limiter cushions on the tank support brackets or replace tank, if necessary.
NotesSystem: fuel tank.vehicle description: school bus chassis w/350 or 366 cu. in. gasoline engines.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
88V137000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 02/01/1987 to 03/01/1988V (Vehicle)150309/09/1988MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.08/16/198808/22/1988
Defect SummaryMelting of the air brake lines can occur where the air lines route under the left hand frame rail near the exhaust pipe.
Consequence SummaryThis could result in partial or total loss of servicebrakes without warning, which could lead to a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryReroute air line harness away from the exhaust system; replace harness if heat deterioration has occured.
NotesSystem: air brake lines.vehicle description: cowl model school buses with air brakes and gasolineengines.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
EA90019GENERAL MOTORS CORP.03/29/199002/22/1991PARK BRAKE DRUM LOOSE91V032000
 There is no summary currently available
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
EA88042GENERAL MOTORS CORP.09/16/198807/28/1989FUEL TANK LEAKS89V071000
 There is no summary currently available
PE88056GENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/26/198809/16/1988FUEL TANK LEAK
 There is no summary currently available