Chevrolet Camaro 1977
Model Camaro made in 1977 by Chevrolet got 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningequipment and steering.
Model 1977
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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| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 76V132000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 55564 | 08/30/1976 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/07/1976 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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| Notes | General 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. | |||||||||||||||
| WHEELS - CENTER SECTION | ||||||||||||||||
| 77V074000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 15246 | 05/13/1977 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/16/1977 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The center (spider) section of wheels installed on these vehicles may have been manufactured from an incorrect grade of steel. the center section may fatigue and separate from the wheel rim. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and will replace defective wheels with wheels made from the correct grade of steel, without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: wheels; center disc spider.consequences of defect: if separation occurs during vehicle operation, loss ofvehicle control and an accident could result. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| DP85025 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/14/1985 | 11/27/1985 | FUEL LEAKAGE AT FILLER NECK | ||
| Fuel leakage at filler neck | ||||||