1979 CHEVROLET G30 Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 79V142000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
- Manufactured:
- 11/30/1978 - 12/31/1978
- Affected:
- 15,328
- Defect:
- On the involved vehicles the brake stoplight and cruise control switch which is operated by the brake pedal may have been assembled with an incorrect lubricant on the actuating plunger. this can cause the rear brake stoplights to become inoperative and the cruise control, if activated, to stay electrically engaged.
- Correction:
- Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake stoplight and cruise control switch at no cost to owner.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: lighting and communications; switch button ring, brake lights.consequences of defect: with inoperative brake lights, a vehicle approachingfrom the rear would not be aware that brakes were being applied. also, if thecruise control fails to automatically disengage through brake pedal operation,vehicle may accelerate when the brake pedal is released. either condition couldresult in loss of vehicle control and an accident.note: owner is advised not to engage the cruise control until it has beeninspected by dealer.
- 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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