Chevrolet Blazer 1982
Model Blazer made in 1982 by Chevrolet got 2 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . Technical service bulletines regarding visibility. There were some recalls concerningequipment, exterior lighting and wheels.
Model 1982
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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| EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||||
| 07E088000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 121680 | 11/08/2007 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/24/2007 | 10/30/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain honeywell fram racing brand hp4 and hp8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. the gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E026000 | PRO-A MOTORS, INC. | E (Equipment) | 61944 | 04/03/2006 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/23/2006 | 03/23/2006 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 | |||||||||||||||
| WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 82V128000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 12/01/1981 to 07/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 1633 | 12/10/1982 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/14/1982 | 12/17/1982 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On the involved vehicles, the rear brake drum balance weights may interfere with the aluminum wheels. this contact could cause the wheel lug nuts to loosen, leading to wheel stud failure. this could allow separation of the wheel and tire from the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, modify the rear brake drum balance weights without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with optional aluminum wheels andrear brake drums.system: service brakes; rear brake drum, balance weights.consequences of defect: wheel and tire separation could occur without priorwarning and could result in loss of vehicle control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| 9310A343 | 02/01/1993 | 39431 | Front door side glass binding/track disengagement. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| TIRES | |||
| 05/27/1985 | 1 | 08/01/1984 | |
| This is a memorial day fatality may 27, 1985 which resulted in the death of my daughter. police records of this accident, single vehicle, are on record with the az dot. contact me for additional details, including of pictures of the vehicle at either 520 850 6321 cel, or 520 760 3340. james c. weir, major usaf retired. *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/75/15 ) | |||
| 05/27/1985 | 1 | 08/01/1984 | |
| This is a memorial day fatality may 27, 1985 which resulted in the death of my daughter. police records of this accident, single vehicle, are on record with the az dot. contact me for additional details, including of pictures of the vehicle at either 520 850 6321 cel, or 520 760 3340. james c. weir, major usaf retired. *ak (tiresize: p235/75/15)( dot number: tire size: p235/75/15 ) | |||