1985 CHEVROLET C30 Recalls (5)

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:
85V156000 on 12/03/1985
Component:
Wheels:rim
Manufactured:
06/30/1985 - 06/30/1985
Affected:
861
Defect:
The wheel may develop cracks between the disc and rim. consequence of defect: if this occurs and is not noticed, the crack could increase around the rim, resulting in separation of the rim from the disc, loss of control and an accident may occur.
Correction:
Replace wheels having the suspected manufacturing code number.
Notes:
System: dual rear wheels, 16x6 firestone dual wheels. vehicle description: c,k and p 30/35 series light-duty trucks equipped with dual rear wheels.

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:
91V217000 on 12/17/1991
Component:
Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Manufactured:
07/31/1984 - 07/31/1986
Affected:
166,624
Defect:
The left hand lower control arm can crack starting at the rear flange and progressing to the ball joint mounting hole and eventually cause the lower ball joint to separate from the control arm.
Consequence:
If the ball joint separates from the control arm, a lossof vehicle control could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Correction:
Install a resinforced brace to the left hand lower control arm.
Notes:
System: steering.vehicle description: light trucks.note: this recall is an extension of 88v110000.

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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