1983 CHEVROLET BLAZER Recalls (4)

Campaign:
83V046000 on 05/12/1983
Component:
Seats
Manufactured:
07/31/1982 - 11/30/1982
Affected:
17,312
Defect:
The inertia lock mechanism may not function, allowing the seat back to fold forward, and the seat to move forward.
Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with folding rear bench seats.system: interior systems; seat back inertia lock.consequences of defect: if the rear seat is occupied, this could cause personalinjury by pinning occupants between the rear seat and the back of the frontseat.note: this failure may occur under moderate braking conditions.correctiveaction: the dealer will install a manually operated latch with apositive lock and release handle at no charge.

Campaign:
83V107000 on 10/20/1983
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
06/30/1983 - 07/31/1983
Affected:
13,181
Defect:
The right front crossover pipe, which carries brake hydraulic fluid, may break and leak fluid. this occurs when the right front fender skirt contacts the pipe and vibration causes the pipe to wear through.
Correction:
If the position and clearance of the brake pipe are incorrect, the fender skirt will be adjusted and a replacement pipe will be installed.
Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks, four wheel drive.system: service brakes; front brake hydraulic crossover pipe.consequences of defect: fluid leakage will result in the loss of front braking,and an increase in stopping distance. an accident may result, particularly insituations requiring minimum stopping distance.note: an increase in brake pedal travel and illumination of the brake warninglight may indicate the problem exists.

Campaign:
06E026000 on 03/22/2006
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
61,944
Defect:
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence:
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Correction:
Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."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.

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.

1983 CHEVROLET BLAZER TSBs (3)

Bulletin:
9310A343
Component:
131000 visibility:windshield
Summary:
front door side glass binding/track disengagement. *tw
Bulletin:
GM161514
Component:
171100 latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Summary:
end gate latch rattle (install revised striker). *tw
Bulletin:
GM561204
Component:
162800 structure:body:hood
Summary:
water leak at the a/c recirculation door (install new hood hinge seal). *tw

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