1991 CHEVROLET G20 Recalls (4)

Campaign:
91V040000 on 03/13/1991
Component:
Seats
Manufactured:
07/31/1988 - 07/31/1990
Affected:
25,807
Defect:
Seat back of the rear bench seat may break away from the seat cushion in an accident.
Consequence:
Seat occupant would be subject to greater injury; vehiclewould not comply with fmvss 207.
Correction:
Install reinforcement that runs from side of seat back frame assembly to seat cushion frame assembly, strengthening the seat back.
Notes:
System: seat back; fmvss 207.vehicle description: vans.

Campaign:
92V047000 on 04/08/1992
Component:
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Affected:
131
Defect:
Installation of safety belt anchorage bolts failed to comply with fmvss 210.
Consequence:
Incorrect installation of safety belt anchorages couldresult in failure of the safety belts to restrain seat occupants in the eventof a sudden stop or accident, and could result in injury to the seat occupant.
Correction:
Tighten the d-ring anchorage bolts to the pillar post to the correct torque.
Notes:
System: safety belts.vehicle description: custom conversions of cargo vans to passenger vans.

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:
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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