Gmc T15 1991
Model T15 made in 1991 by Gmc got 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. The car had one investigation (engine and engine cooling). There were some recalls concerningsuspension and visibility.
Model 1991
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 - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | ||||||||||||||||
90V193000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1990 to 08/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 237 | 11/27/1990 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/14/1990 | 11/29/1990 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Nuts used to attach lower control arms, rear spring and shackle, and rear shock absorbers do not meet specifications and could strip. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Stripping of the nuts in the rear suspension could reduceclamp load on lower control arm, which could allow the arm to detach, resultingin loss of vehicle control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Replace lower control arm attachment nuts as well as rear spring and shackle, and rear shock absorber nuts. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: lower control arm attaching nuts.vehicle description: light duty trucks | |||||||||||||||
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | ||||||||||||||||
90V107000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 02/01/1990 to 02/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 181 | 06/15/1990 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/04/1990 | 06/14/1990 | 571 | 212 | |||||
Defect Summary | Use of improper primer on metal surfaces of windshield and side window openings could cause low adhesion to the metal surface and would not provide retention required by fmvss 212. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Windshield and side window glass would not prevent theejection of vehicle occupants during a vehicle crash, which causes seriousinjuries and fatalities. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Remove and reinstall glass using proper primer. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: windshield and side window mounting; fmvss 212.vehicle description: utility, pickup, and extended cab pickup trucks. |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
EA94029 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/29/1994 | 07/31/1996 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | ||
An alleged malfunction in the atlernator resulting in engine compartmet fires. |