1978 CHEVROLET G20 Recalls (3)

Campaign:
78V107000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
07/31/1977 - 09/30/1977
Affected:
226
Defect:
On the involved vehicles, an interference condition may exist between the carburetor fuel pipe assembly and the air conditioning bracket. this could eventually cause the pipe to wear through due to vibration and fuel pressure pulsation.
Correction:
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, reposition the carburetor fuel pipe at no charge.
Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks.system: fuel; carburetor pipe.consequences of defect: fuel leakage could occur, creating the potential for avehicle fire and passenger injury.

Campaign:
90V137000 on 07/31/1990
Component:
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured:
08/31/1978 - 11/30/1984
Affected:
13,637
Consequence:
Occupants would not be adequately protected in event ofan accident or sudden stop.
Correction:
Install proper mounting hardware and seat belts.
Notes:
Note: this recall was initialized by mark iii industries.system: seat belts, seat belt anchors, and seat mounting. dom: sept. 1978 tosept. 1984.description on defect: improper mounting hardware and improper safety restraintsystems may have been installed in these vehicles.

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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