1991 CHEVROLET ASTRO Recalls (6)

Campaign:
91V102000 on 06/26/1991
Component:
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured:
12/31/1986 - 12/31/1990
Affected:
185
Defect:
The seat belts for the front and mid-ship seats did not rest on pelvis as required by fmvss 209.
Consequence:
Seat belts may not restrain seat occupant, and couldinjure the seat occupant in the event of a sudden stop or accident.
Correction:
Relocate seat belt anchor bolts to adjust belts for seat locations.
Notes:
System: safety belt/fmvss 209.vehicle description: van conversions.
Campaign:
91V164000 on 09/25/1991
Component:
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Affected:
4,842
Defect:
Seat belt anchorage bar for rear sofa failed to sustain loads required by fmvss 210.
Consequence:
Vehicles would not comply with fmvss 210.
Correction:
Replace noncomplying sofa bar with bar that meets requirements.
Notes:
System: seat belt anchorage; fmvss 210.vehicle description: vans.note: this recall is being conducted by sherrod vans, inc.
Campaign:
93V187000 on 11/28/1993
Component:
Seats
Manufactured:
07/31/1984 - 12/31/1990
Affected:
604,207
Defect:
The recliner mechanism and the seat frame may have foam and/or vinyl between them, creating a "soft" joint. this "soft" joint results in lower than specified bolt torque which leads to joint looseness, causing bolt fatigue and eventual bolt failure.
Consequence:
If bolt failure occurs to the driver's seat, it wouldallow the seat back to suddenly recline, and could result in loss of vehiclecontrol and a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Correction:
Dealers will remove the foam and/or vinyl from between the recliner mechanism and the seat frame "soft" joint and replace the recliner bolts.
Notes:
System: interior systems; seat tracks, anchors, and seats.vehicle description: vans and utility vehicles equipped with bucket seats withknob type recliner mechanisms.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact the gmc service center at 1-313-456-4547 or the chevrolet service centerat 1-800-222-1020. also, please contact the national highway traffic safetyadministration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Campaign:
06E026000 on 03/22/2006
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
61,944
Defect:
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence:
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Correction:
Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."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.
Campaign:
06E043000 on 05/21/2006
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline
Affected:
88,303
Defect:
Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on "document search" and then "bus applications"). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.
Consequence:
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Correction:
Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.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.
Campaign:
06E049000 on 06/04/2006
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
27,176
Defect:
Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence:
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Correction:
Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 1, 2006. owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."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.

1991 CHEVROLET ASTRO TSBs (9)

Bulletin:
467108
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
transmission extention seal leaks. *tw
Bulletin:
476149
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
oil pressure gauge reading concerns. *tw
Bulletin:
RCL/91C50
Component:
063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Summary:
california recall - general motors has determined that certain 1991 c/k trucks, m/l and g vans with 4.3l engines may be emitting non-methane hydrocarbons in excess of california emission standards. to correct this condition, dealers are t
Bulletin:
376105
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
cold engine knock. *tw
Bulletin:
RCL/91C50
Component:
063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Summary:
recall 91-c-50 - general motors has determined that certain 1991 chevrtolet c/k trucks, m/l and g vans equipped with 4.3l engines [rpo lb4 or rpo lu2 (m van only)] may be emitting non-methane hydrocarbons (nmhc) in excess of california em
Bulletin:
020730024A
Component:
103400 power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
Summary:
Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt
Bulletin:
01667
Component:
130000 visibility
Summary:
Window regulator motor does not fit. *tt
Bulletin:
990730016A
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan. *tt
Bulletin:
PIT-3665-A
Component:
031000 service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Summary:
General motors: on all 1988-2009 full size chevrolet/gmc pickups, utilities and vans, the brake pedal will move down or self apply during full lock turns or near full lock turns. chevrolet astro and gmc safari vans; hummer 2 are included.

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