1982 CHEVROLET C10 Recalls (3)

Campaign:
82V128000 on 12/16/1982
Component:
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts
Manufactured:
11/30/1981 - 06/30/1982
Affected:
1,633
Defect:
On the involved vehicles, the rear brake drum balance weights may interfere with the aluminum wheels. this contact could cause the wheel lug nuts to loosen, leading to wheel stud failure. this could allow separation of the wheel and tire from the vehicle.
Correction:
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, modify the rear brake drum balance weights without charge to owner.
Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with optional aluminum wheels andrear brake drums.system: service brakes; rear brake drum, balance weights.consequences of defect: wheel and tire separation could occur without priorwarning and could result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.

Campaign:
83V045000 on 05/17/1983
Component:
Power train:driveline:differential unit
Manufactured:
07/31/1981 - 03/31/1982
Affected:
6,204
Defect:
The locking screw that retains the pinion shaft in place in the differential could come loose. the pinion shaft turns the gears inside the differential that rotate the drive axles and rear wheels. if the locking screw comes loose, it could damage other components or jam in the gears. if the pinion shaft comes loose, the rear wheels may no longer power the vehicle.
Correction:
The dealer will replace the differential lock screw at no charge.
Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with eaton locking differential.system: power train; differential shaft lock screw.consequences of defect: if the failure should occur while the vehicle is inmotion, the driver may lose control of the vehicle and an accident couldresult.

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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