Chevrolet K20 1974
Model K20 made in 1974 by Chevrolet got 1 consumer complain there is 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to visibility. . The car had one investigation (fuel system, gasoline). There were some recalls concerningequipment, service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 1974
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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| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FLUID | ||||||||||||||||
| 74V065000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 642 | 04/23/1974 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/25/1974 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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| Notes | Chevrolet campaign no 74-c-14.possibility that the brake systems may havebeen filled with hydraulic brake fluid containing 2 or 3 percent water.ifthis condition exists it will reduce the boiling point of the brake fluid to apoint where braking efficiency may re reduced.(correct by draining, flushingand refilling with uncontaminated brake flued.) | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| EA92041 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/08/1992 | 03/09/1995 | FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 03/09/2007 | |||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1974 chevrolet 3 1/4 ton k20. the vehicle has triple edge windshield wiper blades manufactured by jamak fabrications. the contact stated there was a continuous buildup of silicone on the front windshield wiper blades. this would cause the windshield to become extremely cloudy, similar to driving through a deep fog. the manufacturer was advised that the buildup was normal and could easily be washed from the windshield. the contact | |||