Gmc C7 1985
Model C7 made in 1985 by Gmc got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, service brakes, air and steering.
Model 1985
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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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - FUEL RAIL | ||||||||||||||||
85V110000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 10/01/1984 to 05/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 1008 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/11/1985 | 09/24/1985 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | The fuel return hose between the switching valve and the fuel tank sending units may be incorrectly connected. consequence of defect: fuel supplied by one tank is returned to the other tank which could overfill and leak. fuel could ignite and cause a fire. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Reposition fuel return hoses and replace fuel vapor canister. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: medium duty conventional trucks equipped with dual 50gallon fuel tanks and heavy duty gas emissions.system: hoses, fuel return. | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
89V208000 | GREAT DANE TRAILERS, INC. | from 06/01/1985 to 07/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 215 | 12/11/1989 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/30/1989 | 12/04/1989 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The front air brake hoses can contact the inner fender extensions. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This interference can chafe the brake hoses to the pointof rupture, resulting in loss of front brakes with potential for an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Cut out a portion of inner fender extensions to prevent interference. also, replace any damaged front brake hoses. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: front air brake hoses.vehicle description: medium duty trucks, high cab models equipped with 7000# airbrake front axles. | |||||||||||||||
85V085000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 10/01/1982 to 11/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 624 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/02/1985 | 07/24/1985 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | The front air brake hose may contact the inner fender on the left and/or right sides of some trucks. in some instances, the brake hose may rub through, resulting in a loss of air pressure upon brake application. consequence of defect: brake hose may rub through causing air pressure loss when brakes are applied and reduced braking ability. a reduction of braking ability at a time when minimum stopping distance is required could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Install new brake chamber support brackets, brake line elbows, and air brake hoses, as necessary. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with tilt hoods, 7000# front axle and air brakes.system: front brake hose. | |||||||||||||||
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
86V170000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1985 to 07/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 9038 | 02/20/1987 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/22/1986 | 12/30/1986 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The power steering assist cylinder mounting bracket bolts may loosen due to paint on the bolt threads and the mounting bracket mating surface. consequence of defect: this may result in looseness and erratic steering during full turns. with continued operation power cylinder could detach from the frame rail resulting in restricted steering, severing of front brake hose and loss of front axle braking. with either condition, a vehicle crash could result. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Remove paint from mating surfaces of bracket and frame rail; replace power steering assist cylinder mounting bolts. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: power steering. vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with power steering and 12,000 lbs. front axles. |