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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