1991 GMC SAFARI Recalls (4)
- 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:
- 93V119000 on 07/25/1993
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor
- Affected:
- 341,364
- Defect:
- Severe corrosion due to road salt at the joint of the stamped steel center section and the cast outer section can cause the sections to separate.
- Consequence:
- Separation of the rotor sections can cause loss ofbraking ability in the affected wheel. this could result in increased stoppingdistance and/or loss of vehicle control and an accident.
- Correction:
- Replace the front brake rotors with new rotors with a corrosion protection coating. however, if replacement of brake linings are necessary, it will be done at owner's expense since brake linings are normal maintenance items.
- Notes:
- System: brakes; hydraulic; disk rotors.vehicle description: light trucks and vans sold or registered in the followingstates: ct, il, in, ma, me, mi, nh, nj, ny, oh, pa, ri, vt, and wi.notes: the vehicles involved can be identified by the following: the 5thcharacter of the vehicle identification number must be a "k" or "l", and theseventh character must be "3","4","5","6", or "9".if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date, and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable amount of timeand free of charge or the remedy does not correct the safety-related defect ornoncompliance, please contact your nearest gmc truck zone office. the telephonenumbers of the zone offices are listed in your warranty and owner's assistanceinformation manuals. also contact the national highway traffic safetyadministration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- 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:
- 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.
1991 GMC SAFARI 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:
- CAMP/91C50
- Component:
- 063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
- Summary:
- Unknown
- Bulletin:
- 376105
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- cold engine knock. *tw
- 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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