1978 CHEVROLET MALIBU Recalls (8)

Campaign:
78V115000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Seats:front assembly:head restraint
Manufactured:
07/31/1977 - 09/30/1977
Affected:
1,643
Defect:
Incorrect head restraints may have been installed on the involved vehicles. this fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impacts".
Correction:
Dealer will replace incorrect head restraints with improved head restraints.
Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: interior; head restraints.consequences of defect: in the event of an accident, inadequate head restraintscould result in serious head injuries.
Campaign:
78V139000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Manufactured:
07/31/1977 - 12/31/1977
Affected:
333,619
Defect:
The hub portion of the fan blade assembly could crack due to high stress levels generated during engine operating conditions. eventually, the blade could break apart at the hub and blade pieces could be propelled into the engine. if the hood is open while the engine is running, the fragments would be free to fly from the vehicle.
Correction:
Dealer will replace the fan blade assembly without charge to owner.
Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: engine cooling; fan blade assembly.consequences of defect: fan failure could result in damage to components in theengine area, or personal injury to bystanders if the hood is open at the time.note: the vehicle should not be serviced with the hood open and the enginerunning until the defect is corrected.
Campaign:
77V181000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:drum:wheel cylinders
Affected:
636
Defect:
The rear brake wheel cylinder retainer on the involved vehicles may not have been properly installed. should the wheel cylinder retainer become completely disengaged, the wheel cylinder could move outboard causing a loss of brake fluid and a loss of rear braking action.
Correction:
The dealer will reposition the rear wheel brake cylinder retainers, free of charge, on all affected vehicles.
Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; rear wheel brake cylinder retainers.consequences of defect: loss of rear braking capability can occur withoutwarning and an accident could result.note: loss of braking action will be signalled to driver by the warning lighton the dash and by an increase in brake pedal travel and increased vehiclestopping distances.
Campaign:
79V175000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Suspension:front:wheel bearing
Manufactured:
07/31/1977 - 06/30/1978
Affected:
1,896,222
Defect:
Under certain driving conditions, these vehicles can experience temperatures in the front wheel outer bearing area which can affect the wheel bearing grease. this can result in inadequate lubrication of the bearing. this condition may be further aggravated by improper adjustment of the front wheel spindle nut.
Correction:
The dealer will install new front wheel outer bearings packed with grease and the spindle will be coated with lubricant. new grease retainer caps will also be installed to maintain grease in outer bearing. this will be done free of charge.
Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: suspension; wheels; bearing grease.consequences of defect: continued operation of the vehicle along withinadequate lubrication may cause failure of the front wheel outer bearing andthe spindle. loss of vehicle control and an accident may result.note: bearing and spindle failure may be preceded by a noticeable vibration andnoise coming from the front end of the vehicle.
Campaign:
81V025000 on 03/05/1981
Component:
Suspension:rear
Manufactured:
07/31/1977 - 11/30/1980
Affected:
5,821,160
Defect:
The bolts that attach the lower rear control arm to the frame may fracture. the rear control arm supports and positions the rear axle. fracture of the bolts would allow the control arm to drop free.
Correction:
Both rear control arm attachment bolts will be replaced without charge.
Notes:
System: suspension; rear control arm attaching bolts.vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks.consequences of defect: if the fracture occurs when the vehicle is in motion,it could result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Campaign:
84V149000 on 11/26/1984
Component:
Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft
Manufactured:
07/31/1977 - 06/30/1980
Affected:
3,100,000
Defect:
Rear axle assembly may have axles that were improperly manufactured. this condition may result in separation of the axle shaft and wheel assembly from the vehicle.
Correction:
The dealer will inspect the rear axle to determine whether it was manufactured at the buffalo plant. if so, they will make axle measurements and if necessary replace or modify affected axle components without charge.
Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks.system: power train; rear axle.consequences of defect: loss of the wheel assembly could lead to loss ofvehicle control and an accident.
Campaign:
85V048000 on 04/30/1985
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:drum:wheel cylinders
Affected:
1,810,000
Defect:
Excessive enlargement of the wheel cylinder pilot hole in the rear brake backing plate could allow the wheel cylinder to rotate and cause loss of brake fluid. consequence of defect: a loss of brake fluid leads to loss of rear brake action, creating the potential for an accident. front brakes would remain operational.
Correction:
Add a part to prevent wheel cylinder from rotating.
Notes:
Note: owner notification will begin after september 1, 1985 and should be completed by september 30, 1985.vehicle description: midsize passenger cars and small trucks. system: rear brakes.
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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