Gmc Jimmy 1983
Model Jimmy made in 1983 by Gmc got 2 consumer complains, 3 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . Technical service bulletines regarding latches/locks/linkages, structure. The car had some investigations: electrical system, suspension. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, seats.
Model 1983
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E026000 | PRO-A MOTORS, INC. | E (Equipment) | 61944 | 04/03/2006 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/23/2006 | 03/23/2006 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
| 83V046000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1982 to 12/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 17312 | 05/09/1983 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/27/1983 | 05/13/1983 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The inertia lock mechanism may not function, allowing the seat back to fold forward, and the seat to move forward. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with folding rear bench seats.system: interior systems; seat back inertia lock.consequences of defect: if the rear seat is occupied, this could cause personalinjury by pinning occupants between the rear seat and the back of the frontseat.note: this failure may occur under moderate braking conditions.correctiveaction: the dealer will install a manually operated latch with apositive lock and release handle at no charge. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||||
| GM161514 | 04/01/1995 | 92-153-10 | 41072 | End gate latch rattle (install revised striker). *tw | 11/01/1995 |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | |||||
| GM561204 | 04/01/1995 | 41076 | Water leak at the a/c recirculation door (install new hood hinge seal). *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||
| PE87003 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/27/1986 | 07/16/1987 | ELECT. FAILURES/FIRES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SUSPENSION | ||||||
| PE88047 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/19/1988 | 11/07/1988 | REAR AXLE FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA89003 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/07/1988 | 08/24/1990 | REAR AXLE SHAFT | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 1 | |||
| Firestone firehawk atx tire experienced tread separation. *slc | |||