Chevrolet Camaro 1976

Model Camaro made in 1976 by Chevrolet got 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningequipment and service brakes, hydraulic.

Model 1976

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT
07E088000HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. E (Equipment)12168011/08/2007MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/24/200710/30/2007
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryThis condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Corrective SummaryHoneywell 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.
NotesCustomers 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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
76V088000GENERAL MOTORS CORP. V (Vehicle)8006/22/1976MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.06/22/197610/12/1979571105
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NotesChevrolet campaign no 76c16.possibility that an incorrect brake combinationvalve was installed during production.if this condition exists, it maydecrease the stopping ability and thus increase the possibility of a vehiclecrash when braking.situation requires minimum stopping distance.also,braking system may not meet performance requirement of fmvss 105.(correct byinspecting and replacing valve with proper type valve necessary).
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
76V132000GENERAL MOTORS CORP. V (Vehicle)5556408/30/1976MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.09/07/197610/12/1979
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NotesGeneral motor campaign no 77-c-1.possibility that the steering intermediateshaft may have been assembled with coupling retainer locking tabs not bent overproperly or one or more of the lower flexible coupling rivets improperlypeened.if either of these conditions exists, the intermediate shaft assemblycould separate causing loss of steering control, and vehicle crash may occurwithout prior warning.(correct by inspecting, and replacing shaft wherenecessary).passenger vehicle.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
DP85025GENERAL MOTORS CORP.06/14/198511/27/1985FUEL LEAKAGE AT FILLER NECK
 Fuel leakage at filler neck