1983 CHEVROLET G20 Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 83V084000 on 10/11/1983
- Component:
- Trailer hitches
- Manufactured:
- 11/30/1982 - 12/31/1982
- Affected:
- 141
- Defect:
- Platform trailer hitches were produced from other than pure steel. consequently, the hitch will not withstand normal stresses.
- Correction:
- The hitch platform assembly will be replaced on all involved vehicles.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: vans equipped with platform-type trailer hitches.system: equipment; trailer hitch torsion bar.consequences of defect: trailer hitch torsion bar may break as the trailer isbeing towed. the trailer would separate from the towing vehicle, possiblyresulting in an accident and personal injury.
- Campaign:
- 90V137000 on 07/31/1990
- Component:
- Seat belts:front:anchorage
- Manufactured:
- 08/31/1978 - 11/30/1984
- Affected:
- 13,637
- Consequence:
- Occupants would not be adequately protected in event ofan accident or sudden stop.
- Correction:
- Install proper mounting hardware and seat belts.
- Notes:
- Note: this recall was initialized by mark iii industries.system: seat belts, seat belt anchors, and seat mounting. dom: sept. 1978 tosept. 1984.description on defect: improper mounting hardware and improper safety restraintsystems may have been installed in these vehicles.
- 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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