1981 CHEVROLET MALIBU 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:
- 83V077000 on 09/05/1983
- Component:
- Vehicle speed control:cables
- Manufactured:
- 09/30/1980 - 03/31/1983
- Affected:
- 19,108
- Defect:
- Accelerator pump lever retaining pin may loosen after repeated heavy accelerator pedal applications. this could cause the throttle to become stuck in the open position.
- Correction:
- Dealer will install a special cotter pin, to retain the accelerator pump pin, and a spring clip thrust washer on the accelerator pump link.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with closed loop quadrajetcarburetors and police car packages.system: power train; accelerator pump lever retaining pin.consequences of defect: vehicle speed would not decrease even after theaccelerator pedal is no longer depressed. loss of accelerator control withoutprior warning could result in an accident.note: if the failure occurs before corrective service can be performed, drivershould shift to neutral gear and apply brakes as necessary. vehicle should bepulled out of traffic and the ignition should be turned off after a completestop.
- 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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