1981 CHEVROLET CAPRICE Recalls (2)

Campaign:
80V125000 on 12/09/1980
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Manufactured:
07/31/1980 - 07/31/1980
Affected:
4,615
Defect:
The involved vehicles may have been assembled with a brake pedal support bracket which was designed for use in diesel engine vehicles. the incorrect bracket may cause the service brakes to remain partially applied, resulting in brake overheating and reduced braking effectiveness.
Correction:
Dealer will inspect vehicles and, if necessary, replace the pedal support bracket at no charge to owner.
Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with gasoline engines.system: service brakes; brake pedal, support bracket.consequences of defect: this defect could cause an accident, especially insituations which require a minimum vehicle stopping distance.

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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