1984 CHEVROLET P30 Recalls (4)

Campaign:
84V133000 on 11/08/1984
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Manufactured:
10/31/1983 - 04/30/1984
Affected:
11,305
Defect:
Due to a manufacturing problem with the fuel tank filler pipe, the fuel cap may improperly seal the end of the filler pipe. this fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 301, "fuel system integrity." in the event of a collision, an improperly sealed filler pipe could allow fuel spillage.
Correction:
The dealer will inspect and replace fuel caps on all affected vehicles without charge.
Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks.system: fuel system; fuel tank filler pipe mounting.consequences of defect: leaking fuel could result in a vehicle fire andpersonal injury to passengers in the event of an accident.

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:
86V117000 on 08/27/1986
Component:
Seats
Manufactured:
03/31/1984 - 09/30/1985
Affected:
46
Defect:
Three bolts which attach the sill that supports the base of the seat were omitted; therefore vehicles do not comply with fmvss 210 and fmvss 207. consequence of defect: in the event of a crash, the floor plate could buckle along the inboard side causing the seat pedestal to be imbalanced, and increasing the likelihood of injury to the seat occupant.
Correction:
Install missing bolts.
Notes:
System: seat attaching bolts/fmvss 207 and 210. vehicle description: light duty trucks equipped with union city king steelbodies and driver/passenger bucket seats with a tilt pedestal.

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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