1988 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Recalls (5)

Campaign:
88V017000 on 02/15/1988
Component:
Wheels:center section
Manufactured:
02/28/1987 - 11/30/1987
Affected:
4,901
Defect:
Missing weld that attaches wheel center to the rim could allow wheel center to separate from the rim.
Consequence:
This could result in partial loss of steering controland brakes, loss of tire air pressure, and sudden change in vehicle direction,which could result in crash without prior warning.
Correction:
Replace wheels with missing welds.
Notes:
System: wheel welds.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with 17 inch wheels.

Campaign:
90V032000 on 02/27/1990
Component:
Suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly
Manufactured:
02/28/1987 - 07/31/1989
Affected:
45,969
Defect:
Rear wheel tie rod assembly may fatigue and could fracture at the inboard bearing due to high inner joint rocking torque.
Consequence:
Fracture in this assembly could result in loss of vehicle control and a crash without prior warning.
Correction:
Replace faulty tie rod assemblies.
Notes:
System: rear wheel tie rods.vehicle description: passenger cars.

Campaign:
91V143000 on 09/29/1991
Component:
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured:
01/31/1983 - 04/30/1991
Affected:
231,833
Defect:
Under certain vehicle operations and occupant usage conditions, the safety belts can lockup or jam in the safety belt retractor.
Consequence:
If lockup occurs, it is impossible to pull belt out ofthe retractor. the occupant of a seat with an unusable safety belt issubject to increased risk of injury or death in the event of a sudden stop oraccident.
Correction:
Replace the safety belts if the lockup occurs.
Notes:
System: safety belts.vehicle description: passenger cars.

Campaign:
06E043000 on 05/21/2006
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline
Affected:
88,303
Defect:
Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on "document search" and then "bus applications"). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.
Consequence:
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Correction:
Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.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.

1988 CHEVROLET CORVETTE TSBs (2)

Bulletin:
9313110
Component:
132000 visibility:glass, side/rear
Summary:
rear lift window hard to open/hinge loose to glass. *tw
Bulletin:
01697
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
No serial data communications using the tech 1 with a 1986 or newer camaro, firebird or corvette with a 5.0 or 5.7 litre engine. sit bulletin 1450640. *tt

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