1982 GMC P20 Recalls (2)

Campaign:: 82V081000 on 09/13/1982
Component:: Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft
Manufactured:: 02/28/1982 - 05/31/1982
Affected:: 8,881
Defect:: The rear axle shafts received improper heat treatment during manufacture. the shaft may break and the tire and wheel assembly could disengage from the vehicle.
Correction:: Dealer will replace both rear axle shaft assemblies, if necessary, free of charge.
Notes:: Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with a 9.5 inch ring gear rear axle.system: suspension; rear axle shafts.consequences of defect: should separation occur while vehicle is in operation,driver could lose control of vehicle and have an accident.
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.