1998 CHEVROLET PICKUP Recall

Campaign:: 08E050000 on 08/13/2008
Component:: Exterior lighting:headlights
Affected:: 1,921
Defect:: K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. these headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence:: Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Correction:: K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. the recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. owners may contact k2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.
Notes:: This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by honda, ford, or chrysler llc. 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.

1998 CHEVROLET PICKUP TSBs (5)

Bulletin:: 868307
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: The screw that secures the left and center insulator panels together, underneath the i/p on the driver's side may pull the one push/insert nut out of the center insulator panel causing, the instrument panel(i/p) insulator panel to rattle. y
Bulletin:: 020090002
Component:: 100000 power train
Summary:: Subject regarding lubrication of propeller shaft double cardan cv type u-joint centering ball and seat.*nlm
Bulletin:: 3389
Component:: 104000 power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Summary:: Four wheel drive inoperative and the 4wd service light will illuminate. diagnosis may reveal that the atc fuse could be open, possible dtc c0308, or various u codes may be set. the encoder motor may also be shorted or the tccm may be dama
Bulletin:: PIT3227J
Component:: 162500 structure:body:tailgate
Summary:: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. technician should not replace any parts for this concern. please communicate to the customer
Bulletin:: PIT3665C
Component:: 030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:: This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the hydro-boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.