1992 GMC G35 Recalls (4)

Campaign:
92V077000 on 05/28/1992
Component:
Visibility:glass, side/rear
Manufactured:
08/31/1991 - 11/30/1991
Affected:
146
Defect:
Vehicles were incorrectly equipped with standard rear windows instead of the necessary riveted installation seal assemblies.
Consequence:
The rear door windows do not comply with the retentionrequirements of fmvss 217, which provides protection against passengers beingejected out of the rear in an accident.
Correction:
Replace the existing rear window seals with the riveted installation seal assemblies.
Notes:
System: visual systems; fmvss 217.vehicle description: conversion vans equipped with rear window defogger.

Campaign:
92V127000 on 09/28/1992
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist
Manufactured:
01/31/1992 - 01/31/1992
Affected:
246
Defect:
The brake pedal assembly has a pushrod pin that is too small and it is installed in the wrong position, causing an increased brake pedal ratio and a decreased master cylinder stroke.
Consequence:
The reduced master cylinder stroke results in failure tomeet the partial system failure requirements of fmvss 105, "hydraulic brakesystems". a further reduction in braking ability at a time when partial systemfailure has occurred could result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Replace the brake assembly.
Notes:
System: brakes: brake pedal assembly; fmvss 105.vehicle description: vans equipped with vacuum power brakes.note: fmvss 105 requires that hydraulic brake systems have an emergency featurewhich stops the vehicle under specified conditions. all hydraulic brake systemsare designed with a split system. each split works independently from the other.the partial system failure test of the fmvss is performed with one of the splitsystems inoperative.

Campaign:
94V125000 on 07/11/1994
Component:
Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Manufactured:
01/31/1992 - 12/31/1992
Affected:
3,492
Defect:
The lower control arm can crack at the flange on the end of the control arm near the ball joint pad.
Consequence:
The ball joint can separate from the control arm resulting in loss of steering control.
Correction:
Dealers will install a reinforcement brace on each of the front lower control arms.
Notes:
System: suspension; independent front suspension; lower control arm.vehicle description: passenger vans over 9200 lbs. gross vehicle weight.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 chevrolet service center at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc service center at 1-313-456-4547. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration'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.

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