Chevrolet K20 1978
Model K20 made in 1978 by Chevrolet got 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. The car had one investigation (fuel system, gasoline). There were some recalls concerningequipment and steering.
Model 1978
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. | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V149000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1977 to 01/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 18 | 06/26/1978 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/27/1978 | 10/12/1979 | 571 | 120 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, tire selection and rims for vehicles other than passenger cars, in that the tire inflation pressure listed on the labels is too low. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Dealer will install a new label that shows the correct tire pressure information, at no charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks.system: equipment; certification labels.consequences of defect: continued operation of a vehicle with significantlyunderinflated tires will accelerate tire wear, cause overheating and possiblestructural damage to the tires. this could lead to a sudden loss of air fromthe tires, loss of vehicle control, and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - KNUCKLE - SPINDLE - ARM | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V166000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 16 | 08/10/1978 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/07/1978 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The front nuts may not have been tightened to specifications. these nuts could loosen during vehicle operation and cause the front hub and rotor assembly to separate from the wheel and tire assembly. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | The dealer will tighten the nuts to specifications on all affected vehicles at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: trucks.system: suspension; spindle attaching nut.consequences of defect: separation during vehicle operation could result inloss of vehicle control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
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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