Chevrolet Monza 1976

Model Monza made in 1976 by Chevrolet got 1 consumer complain as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . There were some recalls concerningequipment and service brakes, hydraulic.

Monza year 1976

Recalls
Consumer Complaints

Model 1976

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	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
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 - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
76V142000	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	V (Vehicle)	31	09/16/1976	MFR	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	09/14/1976	10/12/1979	571	105
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Notes	General motors campaign no 76c21.2 + 2 and town coupe only.possibility thatan incorrect combination brake valve was installed, which may cause brakes tofail to comply with the fmvss no.105.this condition may decrease thebraking ability and increase the possibility of a vehicle crash when a brakingsituation requires minimum stopping distance.(correct by inspecting andreplacing valve with proper type where necessary).passenger vehicle.(2+2and town coupe onlu).
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS
76V023000	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	V (Vehicle)	34208	02/18/1976	MFR	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	02/12/1976	10/12/1979
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Notes	Chevrolet campaign no 76c07.buick campaign no 76-c-3.pontiac campaign no76-c-12.oldsmobile campaign no 76-c-4.possibility that a machiningoperation on the front brake caliper removed excessive material from a surfacethat serves as a reaction area for the disc brake shoe.as a result, the frontdisc brake shoes may not be held in proper position by the brake shoe reactionarea of the front brake calipers when the brakes receive repeated hardapplications.this action may cause brake shoe support ear to fatigue andbrake shoe to separate from the calipers, followed by a loss of front brakingaction.(correct by inspecting and installing additional reaction tabs to holdshoe in proper position.
STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
76V018000	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	V (Vehicle)	20	02/13/1976	MFR	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	02/10/1976	10/12/1979
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Notes	Chevrolet campaign no 76c08.pontiac campaign no 76-c-10.buick campaign non/a.possibility that the washers used with the bolts to attach the steeringgear to frame may not have been properly hardened, and their inside diametermay be too large.if this condition exists, the attaching bolt bolt torque maynot be maintained, causing the steering gear to become loose at the frame.ifdriver does not heed this condition, it could result in a vehicle crash.(correct by inspecting and replacing affected washers where necessary.)

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences
TIRES
		4
	Please put firestone out of business. in 1996-7 (chev/monza) i had four tire failures (2 separate incidences) while on the open road. firestone replaced the first set of failed tires on a pro rated basis. the second set failed with four persons in the car at road speeds. if it had been the front tires, no doubt, my passengers and i wouldn't be here today or me to write this. at the second failure i was prepared to drive through the firestone store window into their showroom to let them know of my frustration and their neglegence. had i driven through the window, as an individual, i would have been held responsible for a criminal act. they committed the criminal act. i came close to losing my life. i couldn't begin to afford lawyers and wait time. the gov't cannot oversee or control them. this has not happened with other tire manufactureres. it's too much of a coincidence. twice in 22 years is too much. please hold them responsible. they are fully negligent. through pr spins, the truth will never be known. close them down. nothing short of new management, new associations, new plant facilities and equipment, new quality control methods can overcome such negligence. i don't think we deserve this type of free market organization. no consumer would willingly trust their life to firestone tires. it would only be through gov't intervention, in this free market economy, that firestone would survive. if firestone were an airline you would have to shut them down. why is this different? there are any number of incidences like mine you will never hear about in your present investigation. take a stand! for once!( dot number: )