1975 CHEVROLET EL CAMINO Recalls (2)

Campaign:

75V032000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft

Affected:

220,982

Notes:

Oldsmobile and buick campaign no 75-c-7.chevrolet campaign no 75-c-08.pontiac campaign no 75-c-9.dates of manufacture for chevrolet, buick,oldsmobile and gmc are sept thru nov 1974.pontiac dates are sept 1974 thrujan 1975.no station wagons are involved.possibility that the rear axle wasassembled with rear axle shaft outer bearing (rear wheel bearing) with thrustplates that were not heat treated.if the inner or outer thrust plates ofthese bearings are not hardened, the rollers can wear through and allow therear axle shaft to move with respect to axle housing.(correct by inspectingand replacing axle assemblies where necessary.)

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Campaign:

07E088000 on 10/29/2007

Component:

Equipment

Affected:

121,680

Defect:

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:

This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

Correction:

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.

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