Chevrolet P20 1985

Model P20 made in 1985 by Chevrolet got 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningequipment and seats.

Model 1985

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT
07E088000HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. E (Equipment)12168011/08/2007MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/24/200710/30/2007
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryThis condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Corrective SummaryHoneywell 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.
NotesCustomers 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.
SEATS
86V117000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 04/01/1984 to 10/01/1985V (Vehicle)4608/29/1986MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.08/25/198608/28/1986571207
Defect SummaryThree bolts which attach the sill that supports the base of the seat were omitted; therefore vehicles do not comply with fmvss 210 and fmvss 207. consequence of defect: in the event of a crash, the floor plate could buckle along the inboard side causing the seat pedestal to be imbalanced, and increasing the likelihood of injury to the seat occupant.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryInstall missing bolts.
NotesSystem: seat attaching bolts/fmvss 207 and 210. vehicle description: light duty trucks equipped with union city king steelbodies and driver/passenger bucket seats with a tilt pedestal.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
PE87043GENERAL MOTORS CORP.08/07/198701/14/1988EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT
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