1980 CHEVROLET K20 Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 81V010000 on 02/11/1981
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1978 - 05/31/1979
- Affected:
- 320,677
- Defect:
- Fatigue cracks may develop in the brake vacuum booster housing. this may cause a vacuum leak and reduce the effectiveness of the brakes. after prolonged use, the cracks may develop to the extent that the booster may separate from the vehicle.
- Correction:
- Vehicles will be inspected for fatigue cracks in the brake vacuum booster. those without cracks will have a support brace installed. those with evidence of cracking will have a new brake vacuum booster and support brace installed. this service will be provided at no charge.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with vacuum power disc/drum brakes.system: service brakes; vacuum brake booster housing.consequences of defect: separation will result in a loss of braking abilitywithout prior warning and may lead to an accident. partial loss of brakingability may also lead to an accident, particularly in situations where minimumstopping distance is required.
- 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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