1980 CHEVROLET CAPRICE Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 80V132000 on 11/11/1980
- Component:
- Equipment:other:labels
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1979 - 09/30/1979
- Affected:
- 85,158
- Defect:
- Vehicles may not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims". the tire rim size was omitted on the existing label.
- Correction:
- The owner has the option of affixing the correct information label him/herself or having the dealer do it at no charge to owner.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: equipment; tire information labels.consequences of defect: lack of information could lead to the selection ofincorrect rims as replacement parts. this would create an unsafe situation thatcould result in an accident.
- Campaign:
- 80V135000 on 12/08/1980
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1979 - 02/29/1980
- Affected:
- 24,719
- Defect:
- The involved vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the front brake pipe and the engine oil pan. this condition could cause the brake pipe to contact the left hand front edge of the oil pan, resulting in wear and, eventually, damage to the brake pipe. this could lead to a loss of brake fluid and subsequent loss of brakes.
- Correction:
- Dealer will replace the brake pipe, if necessary, free of charge.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 3.8 liter cid v-6engines.system: service brakes; hydraulic lines, metallic.consequences of defect: loss of front braking at a time when minimum vehiclestopping distance is required could result in an accident.note: the driver may be alerted to brake fluid loss by illumination of thebrake warning light.
- 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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