Chevrolet Caprice 1981
Model Caprice made in 1981 by Chevrolet got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 1981
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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| EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||||
| 07E088000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 121680 | 11/08/2007 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/24/2007 | 10/30/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain honeywell fram racing brand hp4 and hp8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. the gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 80V125000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1980 to 08/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 4615 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/25/1980 | 12/10/1980 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The involved vehicles may have been assembled with a brake pedal support bracket which was designed for use in diesel engine vehicles. the incorrect bracket may cause the service brakes to remain partially applied, resulting in brake overheating and reduced braking effectiveness. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect vehicles and, if necessary, replace the pedal support bracket at no charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with gasoline engines.system: service brakes; brake pedal, support bracket.consequences of defect: this defect could cause an accident, especially insituations which require a minimum vehicle stopping distance. | |||||||||||||||