1985 GMC P35 Recalls (4)

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:
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:
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.

Campaign:
86V114000 on 09/01/1986
Component:
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Manufactured:
10/31/1984 - 09/30/1985
Affected:
619
Defect:
During a combined cornering and braking maneuver, the tie rod end could contact the tire wall. consequence of defect: this contact can cause grooving of the tire, which could eventually result in tire failure and possibly a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Correction:
Replace 16" wheels and tires with 19 1/2" wheels and tires; also, replace speedometer gear to compensate for new size wheels and tires.
Notes:
System: tie rod end/wheels/tires. vehicle description: light duty trucks equipped with an i beam front axle and 16" wheels and tires.

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