Chevrolet C30 1989
Model C30 made in 1989 by Chevrolet got 2 investigations as well as 2 recalls. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. There were some recalls concerningpower train and trailer hitches.
Model 1989
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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POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
93V016000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 12/01/1986 to 08/01/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 1702880 | 03/13/1993 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/01/1993 | 02/04/1993 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Install a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: power train.vehicle description: light trucks with 5.0 l, 5.7 l, and 7.4 l engines and 4l60,4l60-e, and 3l80 automatic transmissions. | |||||||||||||||
TRAILER HITCHES | ||||||||||||||||
89V078000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1988 to 11/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 5863 | 06/20/1989 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/15/1989 | 06/09/1989 | |||||||
Defect Summary | There may be below specified torque on the trailer hitch attaching fasteners, allowing the trailer hitch to move under towing loads. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Fasteners could fail; if this occurs while traileris being pulled, hitch and trailer could separate and a vehicle crash couldoccur without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Correct torque in trailer hitch fasteners to prevent trailer separation. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: trailer hitch fasteners.vehicle description: extended cab trucks with optional trailer hitch (vr4). |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
EA94029 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/29/1994 | 07/31/1996 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | ||
An alleged malfunction in the atlernator resulting in engine compartmet fires. | ||||||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||
EA92041 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/08/1992 | 03/09/1995 | FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY | ||
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