1981 GMC C1500 Recalls (2)

Campaign:

81V118000 on 10/12/1981

Component:

Wheels:rim

Manufactured:

08/31/1980 - 12/31/1980

Affected:

253

Defect:

The spare wheel is one inch wider than the maximum approved rim width and fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars".

Correction:

The spare wheel assembly will be replaced without charge to owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with rpo ph7 (aluminum wheels) andsize p205/75r15 or fr78-15 tires.system: suspension; wheel.consequences of defect: gradual loss of air could eventually lead to a flattire, possible loss of vehicle control, and an accident.

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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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