1984 CHEVROLET C30 Recalls (4)

Campaign:
84V031000 on 04/03/1984
Component:
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Manufactured:
09/30/1983 - 09/30/1983
Affected:
767
Defect:
The front steering alignment may not have been completed. the tie rods, a part of the steering linkage which transmits steering movements to the wheels, may not have been fastened completely. the alignment of the steering will affect the vehicle"s handling properties. incomplete fastening of the steering tie rod may lead to complete separation of the linkage.
Correction:
Tie rod clamp fasteners will be inspected. if necessary, the toe-in will be set, and the tie rod clamp fasteners will be tightened. there will be no charge for these services.
Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks.system: steering; tie rod clamp fasteners.consequences of defect: separation of the steering linkage and resulting lossof steering control without warning may lead to an accident.

Campaign:
84V136000 on 11/19/1984
Component:
Wheels:center section
Manufactured:
06/30/1984 - 07/31/1984
Affected:
305
Defect:
In some 16 x 6 disc wheels a manufacturing defect may cause the wheels to crack in the drop center portion of the rim. if the crack were to occur on a wheel with a tube type tire mounted to it, and continued to go undetected, the wheel could split, resulting in a rapid loss of air from the tire.
Correction:
The dealer will inspect each wheel and replace it if necessary, without charge.
Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with dual rear wheels.system: suspension; wheels (16 x 6 disc wheels).consequences of defect: rapid air pressure loss during vehicle operation maycause loss of vehicle control without prior warning and an accident may result.

Campaign:
87V002000 on 01/22/1987
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Manufactured:
07/31/1983 - 04/30/1986
Affected:
86,152
Defect:
Trucks failed to comply with requirements of fmvss 301, fuel system integrity, during a 30 mph frontal barrier test.
Consequence:
Greater than acceptable fuel spillage during and after acollision could result in a fire.
Correction:
Install an additional shield to the front of the original shield to protect the fuel tank.
Notes:
System: fuel tank/fmvss 301.vehicle description: light duty cab and chassis models equipped with a lowservice body.

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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