1982 CHEVROLET P30 Recalls (3)

Campaign:
83V085000 on 10/11/1983
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Manufactured:
10/31/1981 - 01/31/1982
Affected:
215
Defect:
In a vehicle impact from the rear, the three piece hoses could separate and result in fuel leakage in excess of the amount permitted by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity".
Correction:
A new fuel filler hose will be installed by dealer on all involved vehicles.
Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks.system: fuel; fuel filler hose.consequences of defect: if fuel leakage occurs as the result of an accident, afire could ignite, causing injury to vehicle passengers.

Campaign:
85V128000 on 10/17/1985
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Manufactured:
09/30/1981 - 06/30/1985
Affected:
383
Defect:
The fan blade, when subjected to high stress levels, can fatigue and break apart at the hub while the engine is running. consequence of defect: if breakage occurs while hood is open, a person working under the hood or near the truck could be struck by a blade part and be injured.
Correction:
Replace engine fan.
Notes:
System:engine fan blade.vehicle description: meduim trucks with a 6.2l diesel engine, 4 speed manualtransmission and a 4.56 rear axle ratio.

Campaign:
07E088000 on 10/29/2007
Component:
Equipment
Affected:
121,680
Defect:
Certain honeywell fram racing brand hp4 and hp8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. the gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures.
Consequence:
This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Correction:
Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
Notes:
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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