Chevrolet K30 1996
Model K30 made in 1996 by Chevrolet got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningseats, suspension and tires.
Model 1996
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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| SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
| 96E010000 | VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS | E (Equipment) | 2400 | 08/19/1996 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/25/1996 | 03/29/1996 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicles could loosen, fatigue and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this were to occur to the driver's seat, this could result in a sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove all foam and/or fabric sandwiched between the recliner assembly and the seat frame, install washers between the seat recliner and the seat frame at each attachment point, and install new attaching bolts torqued to a higher specification. these corrections will be made to both the driver's and passenger's seats. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior; seat track anchors and seat.equipment description: front high-back bucket seats or 60/40 split bench seats provided by vehicle safety systems for installation in light duty pickup extended cab conversion trucks.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact vss at 1-800-742-5043. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V082000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1996 to 04/01/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 16918 | 04/29/1996 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/07/1996 | 05/09/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The four u-bolts nuts on either side of the rear axle were under-torqued. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Vehicle usage could cause the nuts to loosen and eventually fall off the u-bolt. this could result in sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the potential for a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will check the u-bolt nut torque and re-torque any loose u-bolts to specification. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: suspension; axle; rear; u-bolt. vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| TIRES - BEAD | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V117000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 10/01/1995 to 01/01/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 5773 | 07/05/1996 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/01/1996 | 07/08/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | These tires have bead damage which occured during tire mounting. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This damage to the tire reinforcing structure in the bead toe area causes a bulge in the sidewall after the tire is inflated. this condition will result in a slow air loss causing the tire to go flat. however, it is possible for the damage to result in a rapid air loss causing injuries to anyone if they were handling the tire when this occurred. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will demount each tire and inspect for bead damage. if bead damage is found, the tire will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: tires; bead. vehicle description: vans and crew cab pickup trucks equipped with rpo xhp/yhp option (vin code f) and general ameri*550 as lt225/75r16d tires. owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin during july 1996. note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V057000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 05/01/1995 to 11/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 379004 | 04/11/1996 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/04/1996 | 04/17/1996 | 571 | 124 | |||||
| Defect Summary | These vehicles were assembled with the throttle cable contacting the dash mat which could bind the throttle. this does not meet with the maximum return times required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, accelerator control systems. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Consequence of non-compliance: the engine speed may not return to idle increasing the potential for a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect for adequate throttle cable to dash mat clearance, and if there is insufficient clearance, cut out a portion of the dash mat to provide proper clearance. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel; throttle linkages and control; fmvss no. 124. vehicle description: pickup trucks, cab/chassis, utility and multi-purpose trucks equipped with gasoline engines. note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||