1981 CHEVROLET EL CAMINO Recalls (3)
- 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:
- 81V036000 on 04/07/1981
- Component:
- Wheels:center section
- Manufactured:
- 08/31/1980 - 09/30/1980
- Affected:
- 6,690
- Defect:
- "tx" heavy duty wheels may have been manufactured with laminated steel. the wheel disc may fracture and the wheel and tire could partially or completely separate from the vehicle.
- Correction:
- The defective wheels will be replaced without charge.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks equipped with "tx"heavy duty wheels.system: suspension; wheels.consequences of defect: if separation of wheel and tire from vehicle occurswhile vehicle is in motion, driver could experience loss of vehicle control andhave an accident.
- 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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