1992 GMC C15 Recalls (2)

Campaign:

94V044001 on 04/12/1994

Component:

Fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly

Manufactured:

09/30/1991 - 12/31/1992

Affected:

2,595

Defect:

Vehicles altered by pas, inc. have compressed natural gas fuel tanks that can develop stress corrosion, which crack the e-glass wrapping. this stress corrosion cracking can lead to tank ruptures.

Consequence:

If the tank ruptures, personal injury to individuals in or near the vehicle may occur.

Correction:

Gm is offering to exchange these vehicles with a comparably equipped 1994 gasoline 1/2 or 3/4 ton gm pickup. if the owner chooses not to exchange the natural gas vehicle, gm will repurchase the vehicle.

Notes:

System: fuel; cng; tanks.vehicle description: light, 2 wheel drive pickup trucks equipped to run on compressed natural gas.warning: all trucks should be removed from service and the engine run until the gas gauge reads below one-quarter tank. no inspection should be undertaken.contact general motors at the telephone number below for more detailed information.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact general motors consolidated fleet service operations (chevrolet) at1-800-334-7000, or contact gmc truck at 1-800-462-7000. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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Campaign:

99V130000 on 05/26/1999

Component:

Seats

Manufactured:

03/31/1991 - 07/30/1992

Affected:

59,381

Defect:

Vehicle description: extended-cab pickup trucks equipped with high-back bucket seats. the seat recliner to frame attaching bolts can loosen, fatigue, and fracture allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.

Consequence:

If this were to occur to the driver's seat, this could result in a sudden loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Correction:

Dealers will remove all foam and/or fabric sandwiched between the recliner assembly and the seat frame, install washers between the seat recliner and the seat frame at each attachment point, and install new attaching bolts torqued to a higher specification.

Notes:

Owner notification began june 29, 1999. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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