1991 CHEVROLET T10 Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 90V107000 on 06/13/1990
- Component:
- Visibility:windshield
- Manufactured:
- 01/31/1990 - 01/31/1990
- Affected:
- 181
- Defect:
- Use of improper primer on metal surfaces of windshield and side window openings could cause low adhesion to the metal surface and would not provide retention required by fmvss 212.
- Consequence:
- Windshield and side window glass would not prevent theejection of vehicle occupants during a vehicle crash, which causes seriousinjuries and fatalities.
- Correction:
- Remove and reinstall glass using proper primer.
- Notes:
- System: windshield and side window mounting; fmvss 212.vehicle description: utility, pickup, and extended cab pickup trucks.
- Campaign:
- 90V193000 on 11/28/1990
- Component:
- Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1990 - 07/31/1990
- Affected:
- 237
- Defect:
- Nuts used to attach lower control arms, rear spring and shackle, and rear shock absorbers do not meet specifications and could "strip".
- Consequence:
- Stripping of the nuts in the rear suspension could reduceclamp load on lower control arm, which could allow the arm to detach, resultingin loss of vehicle control and an accident.
- Correction:
- Replace lower control arm attachment nuts as well as rear spring and shackle, and rear shock absorber nuts.
- Notes:
- System: lower control arm attaching nuts.vehicle description: light duty trucks
- Campaign:
- 91V108000 on 06/30/1991
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:storage
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1989 - 01/31/1991
- Affected:
- 102,885
- Defect:
- Vehicles have been shipped with the fuel tank sender seal out of position.
- Consequence:
- In the event of rollover accident, an out of postionseal could allow fuel spillage in excess of the amount prescribed by fmvss 301.spilled fuel could ignite near an ignition source.
- Correction:
- Replace sender seals.
- Notes:
- System: fuel systems; fmvss 301.vehicle description: light trucks and multi-purpose vehicles.
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