Chevrolet P30 1977
Model P30 made in 1977 by Chevrolet got 5 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, gasoline and parking brake.
Model 1977
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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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. | |||||||||||||||
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78V206000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 04/01/1977 to 07/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 1688 | 10/07/1978 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/26/1978 | 10/12/1979 | 571 | 105 | |||||
Defect Summary | The involved vehicles do not have a brake fluid reservoir warning which states, warning, clean filler cap before removing. use only dot 3 fluid from a sealed container. this constitutes a non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, hydraulic brake systems. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | The dealer will install the brake fluid reservoir warning plate without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with school bus chassis.system: equipment; brake fluid reservoir warning plate.consequences of defect: if the wrong type of fluid is used in the system,partial or total loss of braking could occur and result in an accident,possibly without warning. | |||||||||||||||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
78V207000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1977 to 07/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 2024 | 10/07/1978 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/26/1978 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The fuel tank fusible bushing element may have melted due to extremely high temperatures encountered when the tanks were exposed to direct sunlight rays during chassis storage. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel tank vent plug without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with school bus chassis.system: fuel; fuel tank venting system.consequences of defect: fuel leakage may occur and if an ignition source ispresent, a fire could start and cause serious injury to vehicle occupants. | |||||||||||||||
PARKING BRAKE - INDICATOR LIGHT | ||||||||||||||||
78V205000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1977 to 04/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 1252 | 10/07/1978 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/26/1978 | 10/12/1979 | 571 | 105 | |||||
Defect Summary | The parking brake switch connector contains electrical wires that may be reversed. as a result, the lamp will be activated whenever the ignition is turned on, even though the parking brake is not engaged. this constitutes a non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, hydraulic brake systems. the standard requires that the indicator lamp be activated upon application of the parking brake. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, correct the parking brake switch wiring without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with school bus chassis.system: parking brake; switch connector.consequences of defect: the driver may believe the parking brake is setalthough it may not be. if vehicle is then parked on an incline, it could rollfree and cause injury and damage to persons and property. | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | ||||||||||||||||
77V111000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 12963 | 07/24/1977 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/15/1977 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | On the involved vehicles, the brake master cylinder may have been assembled with reservoir mounting bolts that were improperly processed. this could make these bolts brittle and subject to breaking. if breakage occurs, a brake fluid leak may develop between the reservoir and master cylinder. loss of brake fluid would adversely affect vehicle braking capability. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace the master cylinder reservoir mounting bolts with an improved type, without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: vans and motorhomes equipped with hydro-boost assistsystems.system: service brakes; hydraulic master cylinder.consequences of defect: partial loss of braking capability could occur,resulting in loss of vehicle control and an accident. |