1984 GMC P35 Recalls (3)

Campaign:
84V133000 on 11/08/1984
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Manufactured:
10/31/1983 - 04/30/1984
Affected:
11,305
Defect:
Due to a manufacturing problem with the fuel tank filler pipe, the fuel cap may improperly seal the end of the filler pipe. this fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 301, "fuel system integrity." in the event of a collision, an improperly sealed filler pipe could allow fuel spillage.
Correction:
The dealer will inspect and replace fuel caps on all affected vehicles without charge.
Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks.system: fuel system; fuel tank filler pipe mounting.consequences of defect: leaking fuel could result in a vehicle fire andpersonal injury to passengers in the event of an accident.

Campaign:
85V128000 on 10/17/1985
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Manufactured:
09/30/1981 - 06/30/1985
Affected:
383
Defect:
The fan blade, when subjected to high stress levels, can fatigue and break apart at the hub while the engine is running. consequence of defect: if breakage occurs while hood is open, a person working under the hood or near the truck could be struck by a blade part and be injured.
Correction:
Replace engine fan.
Notes:
System:engine fan blade.vehicle description: meduim trucks with a 6.2l diesel engine, 4 speed manualtransmission and a 4.56 rear axle ratio.

Campaign:
86V117000 on 08/27/1986
Component:
Seats
Manufactured:
03/31/1984 - 09/30/1985
Affected:
46
Defect:
Three bolts which attach the sill that supports the base of the seat were omitted; therefore vehicles do not comply with fmvss 210 and fmvss 207. consequence of defect: in the event of a crash, the floor plate could buckle along the inboard side causing the seat pedestal to be imbalanced, and increasing the likelihood of injury to the seat occupant.
Correction:
Install missing bolts.
Notes:
System: seat attaching bolts/fmvss 207 and 210. vehicle description: light duty trucks equipped with union city king steelbodies and driver/passenger bucket seats with a tilt pedestal.

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