Gmc C10 1977
Model C10 made in 1977 by Gmc got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningsuspension, vehicle speed control.
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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| SUSPENSION - FRONT | ||||||||||||||||
| 77V171000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 17 | 10/12/1977 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/12/1977 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The involved vehicles were assembled with a standard front suspension assembly, instead of the specified heavy-duty front suspension. operation of vehicle while carrying the maximum rated load may lead to deterioration and eventual failure of front suspension components. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will install the proper front suspension components without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with rpo f44 and f60 heavy chassisequipment and springs.system: suspension; front suspension.consequences of defect: failure of the front suspension could cause loss ofsteering control without prior warning, and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 77V178000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 330468 | 11/07/1977 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/14/1977 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The accelerator pedal rod in combination with the pedal installed on the involved vehicles may cut through the floor pan rubber mat or carpet into the thick resilient insulation pad underneath during heavy or repeated full throttle applications. as a result, the accelerator pedal rod may catch in the mat or carpet, preventing the throttle from returning to idle when the drivers foot is removed from the pedal. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will install a new accelerator pedal and retainer designed to prevent the accelerator pedal rod from cutting the rubber mat or carpet. this will be performed without charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks.system: throttle linkages and control; accelerator pedal rod.consequences of defect: in the event that the throttle does not return to idle,the vehicle would not decelerate as expected and loss of vehicle control and anaccident could result. | |||||||||||||||