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


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.
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
78V206000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 04/01/1977 to 07/01/1978V (Vehicle)168810/07/1978MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.09/26/197810/12/1979571105
Defect SummaryThe 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will install the brake fluid reservoir warning plate without charge to owner.
NotesVehicle 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
78V207000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 08/01/1977 to 07/01/1978V (Vehicle)202410/07/1978MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.09/26/197810/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel tank vent plug without charge to owner.
NotesVehicle 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
78V205000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 08/01/1977 to 04/01/1978V (Vehicle)125210/07/1978MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.09/26/197810/12/1979571105
Defect SummaryThe 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will inspect and, if necessary, correct the parking brake switch wiring without charge to owner.
NotesVehicle 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
77V111000GENERAL MOTORS CORP. V (Vehicle)1296307/24/1977MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.07/15/197710/12/1979
Defect SummaryOn 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will replace the master cylinder reservoir mounting bolts with an improved type, without charge to owner.
NotesVehicle 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.