Chevrolet K20 1971
Model K20 made in 1971 by Chevrolet got 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. The car had one investigation (fuel system, gasoline). There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, hydraulic and suspension.
Model 1971
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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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | ||||||||||||||||
| 71V140000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 136000 | 08/18/1971 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/19/1971 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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| Notes | Chevrolet campaign no 71-c-18.gmc campaign no 71-c-10.exce pt rpo h-22w/11,000 axle.possibility that power brake vacuu m cylinder (booster can)and/or attaching brackets may developfatigue cracks.if bracket cracks,could permit excessive mo vement of brake cylinder assembly.continuedoperation couldcrack front hydraulic brake resultant loss of brake fluid in part of dual braking system.braking system.(correct by repl acing componentswhere necessary.) | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - COIL SPRINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 71V139000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 124000 | 08/18/1971 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/19/1971 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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| Notes | Chevrolet campaign no 71-c-12, gmc campaign no 71-c-9.all 4- wheel drive.possibility that under certain operating conditi ons front spring may breaknear front attachment on steering c olumn side.breakage could cause vehicleto veer toward leftin left-hand drive vehicles and to right in right-handdrive v ehicles.(correct by replacing second leaf where necessary. ) | |||||||||||||||
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| 70V147000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 7250 | 12/02/1970 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/10/1970 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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| Notes | Possibility that trucks may have been assembled with either 16 x 6.00 two-pieceor 16.5 x 8.25 one- piece wheels which have obvious cracks outside mountingbolt circle in wheel disc.if this condition exists, cracks may progress withprolonged vehicle operation and cause wheel failure which could result in lossof vehicle control.(correct by replacing wheel where necessary.) | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| EA92041 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/08/1992 | 03/09/1995 | FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY | ||
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