1989 CHEVROLET C30 Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 89V078000 on 06/08/1989
- Component:
- Trailer hitches
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1988 - 10/31/1988
- Affected:
- 5,863
- Defect:
- There may be below specified torque on the trailer hitch attaching fasteners, allowing the trailer hitch to move under towing loads.
- Consequence:
- Fasteners could fail; if this occurs while traileris being pulled, hitch and trailer could separate and a vehicle crash couldoccur without prior warning.
- Correction:
- Correct torque in trailer hitch fasteners to prevent trailer separation.
- Notes:
- System: trailer hitch fasteners.vehicle description: extended cab trucks with optional trailer hitch (vr4).
- Campaign:
- 93V016000 on 02/03/1993
- Component:
- Power train:automatic transmission
- Manufactured:
- 11/30/1986 - 07/31/1992
- Affected:
- 1,702,880
- Defect:
- Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.
- Consequence:
- The vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition.
- Correction:
- Install a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle.
- Notes:
- System: power train.vehicle description: light trucks with 5.0 l, 5.7 l, and 7.4 l engines and 4l60,4l60-e, and 3l80 automatic transmissions.
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