Chevrolet Caprice 1983
Model Caprice made in 1983 by Chevrolet got 8 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. The car had one investigation (steering). There was one recall concerning equipment .
Model 1983
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | ||||||
| EA88019 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/28/1988 | 10/31/1990 | HYDRO BOOST | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 03/02/1996 | |||
| Engine compartment fire caused by the electrical wiring catching fire. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 08/06/1995 | |||
| Vehicle has caught fire in the engine compartment twice in the last three months. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 02/19/2001 | 2 | 03/01/2000 | |
| Valve cover gaskets leaked oil on exhaust causing fire. required 10 # dry chemical extinguisher to put out fire. very difficult to extinguish.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||
| Had changed from gas engine to diesel. this caused the crankshaft to crack and break. taken vehicle to dealer. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 08/01/1983 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle fire. *dsh | |||
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - CARRIER/RACK | |||
| 02/04/1996 | 4 | ||
| Plastic luggage has limited strength, therefore will not hold up under all conditions. *sd | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||
| 1 | |||
| The plastic hvac unit mounted to the firewall is poorly design which allowed a fire to spread into the passenger compartment only on the passenger side, directly through the plastic hvac unit. nlm | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| Fiberglass blowing through the ventilation system, causing severe irritation (attorney for client. *dsh | |||