Chevrolet P30 1984

Model P30 made in 1984 by Chevrolet got 7 investigations as well as 4 recalls. The car had some investigations: suspension and vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and equipment.

Model 1984

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN
85V128000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 10/01/1981 to 07/01/1985V (Vehicle)383MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/15/198510/18/1985
Defect SummaryThe fan blade, when subjected to high stress levels, can fatigue and break apart at the hub while the engine is running. consequence of defect: if breakage occurs while hood is open, a person working under the hood or near the truck could be struck by a blade part and be injured.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryReplace engine fan.
NotesSystem:engine fan blade.vehicle description: meduim trucks with a 6.2l diesel engine, 4 speed manualtransmission and a 4.56 rear axle ratio.
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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP
84V133000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 11/01/1983 to 05/01/1984V (Vehicle)1130511/15/1984MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/16/198411/09/1984571301
Defect SummaryDue to a manufacturing problem with the fuel tank filler pipe, the fuel cap may improperly seal the end of the filler pipe. this fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 301, fuel system integrity. in the event of a collision, an improperly sealed filler pipe could allow fuel spillage.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will inspect and replace fuel caps on all affected vehicles without charge.
NotesVehicle description: light trucks.system: fuel system; fuel tank filler pipe mounting.consequences of defect: leaking fuel could result in a vehicle fire andpersonal injury to passengers in the event of an accident.
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
SUSPENSION
EA88007GENERAL MOTORS CORP.11/06/198710/24/1988LOWER CONTROL ARM88V110000
 There is no summary currently available
EA88007GENERAL MOTORS CORP.11/06/198710/24/1988LOWER CONTROL ARM88V110001
 There is no summary currently available
PE87056GENERAL MOTORS CORP.09/08/198711/06/1987LOWER CONTROL ARM FAILURE
 There is no summary currently available
EA88007GENERAL MOTORS CORP.11/06/198710/24/1988LOWER CONTROL ARM88V110002
 There is no summary currently available
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
PE88016GENERAL MOTORS CORP.01/14/198803/31/1988EXHAUST MANIFOLD LEAKS
 There is no summary currently available
PE87006GENERAL MOTORS CORP.11/14/198604/22/1987FUEL SPURTING
 There is no summary currently available
EA88043GENERAL MOTORS CORP.09/20/198809/26/1989FUEL EXPULSION
 There is no summary currently available