Gmc P35 1985

Model P35 made in 1985 by Gmc got 1 investigation as well as 4 recalls. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and seats.

Model 1985

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.
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.
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
86V114000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 11/01/1984 to 10/01/1985V (Vehicle)61909/08/1986MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.08/18/198609/02/1986
Defect SummaryDuring a combined cornering and braking maneuver, the tie rod end could contact the tire wall. consequence of defect: this contact can cause grooving of the tire, which could eventually result in tire failure and possibly a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryReplace 16 wheels and tires with 19 1/2 wheels and tires; also, replace speedometer gear to compensate for new size wheels and tires.
NotesSystem: tie rod end/wheels/tires. vehicle description: light duty trucks equipped with an i beam front axle and 16 wheels and tires.
WHEELS - RIM
85V156000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 07/01/1985 to 07/01/1985V (Vehicle)861MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.11/26/198512/04/1985
Defect SummaryThe wheel may develop cracks between the disc and rim. consequence of defect: if this occurs and is not noticed, the crack could increase around the rim, resulting in separation of the rim from the disc, loss of control and an accident may occur.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryReplace wheels having the suspected manufacturing code number.
NotesSystem: dual rear wheels, 16x6 firestone dual wheels. vehicle description: c,k and p 30/35 series light-duty trucks equipped with dual rear wheels.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
PE87043GENERAL MOTORS CORP.08/07/198701/14/1988EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT
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