Chevrolet K30 1978
Model K30 made in 1978 by Chevrolet got 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. The car had one investigation (fuel system, gasoline). There was one recall concerning equipment .
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V101000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1977 to 11/01/1977 | V (Vehicle) | 149 | 05/01/1978 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/03/1978 | 10/12/1979 | 571 | 120 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The existing certification labels contain incorrect rim size information. this is a non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, tire selection and rims for vehicles other than passenger cars. the existing labels specify the use of 16.5x6.00 rear wheels instead of the correct 16.5x6.75 wheels. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | A new label will be installed indicating the correct size rear wheel. this will be performed free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks.system: equipment; certification labels.consequences of defect: usage of the wheels specified on the existing labelcould result in wheel failure, loss of vehicle control without warning and anaccident. | |||||||||||||||
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 | ||
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