Chevrolet K20 1977
Model K20 made in 1977 by Chevrolet got 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. The car had one investigation (fuel system, gasoline). There were some recalls concerningequipment and vehicle speed control.
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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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. | |||||||||||||||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | ||||||||||||||||
77V178000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 330468 | 11/07/1977 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/14/1977 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | The accelerator pedal rod in combination with the pedal installed on the involved vehicles may cut through the floor pan rubber mat or carpet into the thick resilient insulation pad underneath during heavy or repeated full throttle applications. as a result, the accelerator pedal rod may catch in the mat or carpet, preventing the throttle from returning to idle when the drivers foot is removed from the pedal. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Dealer will install a new accelerator pedal and retainer designed to prevent the accelerator pedal rod from cutting the rubber mat or carpet. this will be performed without charge. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks.system: throttle linkages and control; accelerator pedal rod.consequences of defect: in the event that the throttle does not return to idle,the vehicle would not decelerate as expected and loss of vehicle control and anaccident could result. |
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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