1977 CHEVROLET MALIBU Recalls (2)

Campaign:

78V138000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft

Manufactured:

12/31/1976 - 03/31/1977

Affected:

265,068

Defect:

The rear axle shafts may contain a flaw in the metal. this flaw could allow the shaft to break and the tire and wheel assembly to separate.

Correction:

The dealer will replace one or both rear axle shafts, if necessary, free of charge.

Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: suspension; axle/shaft.consequences of defect: should separation occur while vehicle is in motion,loss of vehicle control without prior warning and an accident could result.note: driver should avoid fast cornering, rapid acceleration, or any type ofdriving which may produce abnormally heavy loads on the rear axle shafts untilthe vehicle can be inspected.

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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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