Chevrolet Caprice 1969
Model Caprice made in 1969 by Chevrolet got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, structure and tires.
Model 1969
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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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | ||||||||||||||||
71V235000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 6682084 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/29/1971 | 06/12/1981 | |||||||||
Defect Summary | There is a possibility that a separated motor mount may allow the engine to lift, which may affect the throttle linkage, momentarily increasing throttle, possibly to full throttle. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Unexpected loss of throttle control may cause loss ofvehicle control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Inspect engine mounts and install restraints which will limit engine lift and eliminate possible secondary effects to the throttle linkage due to engine mount separation. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: engine.vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light trucks and vans. | |||||||||||||||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | ||||||||||||||||
69V030000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 2570914 | 02/26/1969 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/28/1969 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Exhaust emissions (carbon monoxide) may enter the interior of the vehicle when the exhaust pipe is substantially out the design position, deteriorated from use, or when an opening in the body develops near the exhaust outlet and, at the same time, a negative air pressure occurs in the vehicle interior. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Under these conditions, vehicle occupants may experiencecarbon monoxide poisoning. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Reseal nearby body joints and replace the draw plug in the body which was used to remove surplus bonderizing solution during manufacture. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: exhaust.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | ||||||||||||||||
69V091000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 24017 | 07/03/1969 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/09/1969 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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Notes | Possibility that filler plate was omitted from left rear floor pan area betweenbumper and fuel tank.if this plate is missing it could allow dust and, undercertain conditions, exhaust fumes to enter passenger compartment.(correct byinspecting and installing filler plate when necessary.) | |||||||||||||||
TIRES | ||||||||||||||||
69V020000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 1396 | 02/14/1969 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/20/1969 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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Notes | Possibility that firestone tires (8.25 x 14 white sidewall 4-ply rated), maynot meet minimum strength requirements.failure in body of tire could resultin loss of tire pressure.(correct by re- placing all tires with new improvedtype.) |