1991 CHEVROLET CAMARO Recalls (7)
- Campaign:
- 91V031000 on 02/27/1991
- Component:
- Visibility:windshield
- Manufactured:
- 11/30/1990 - 11/30/1990
- Affected:
- 21
- Defect:
- Poor bond adhesion between the windshield glass and the mounting, which could allow the windshield to separate from the vehicle during a collision. this fails to conform with fmvss 212.
- Consequence:
- If windshield separation occurs in a collision, anunbelted occupant could be ejected from the vehicle, and personal injury couldoccur.
- Correction:
- Remove all sealer from windshield and mounting; apply new bonding and sealant material, and reinstall windshield.
- Notes:
- System: windshield mounting; fmvss 212.vehicle description: passenger cars.
- Campaign:
- 91V067000 on 04/24/1991
- Component:
- Seat belts:front:anchorage
- Affected:
- 40,696
- Defect:
- The metal latchplates may not engage the buckle assemblies, causing a "no latch" condition. movement of the seat occupant in this condition could cause latchplate release from the buckle.
- Consequence:
- Unbelted or incorrectly belted seat occupants aresubjected to increased risk of injury in the event of sudden stop or accident.
- Correction:
- Replace the retractor assembly for the safety belt (front and rear in coupes and front only in convertibles).
- Notes:
- System: safety belt assembly; fmvss 209.vehicle description: passenger cars; coupes and convertibles.
- Campaign:
- 91V074000 on 05/19/1991
- Component:
- Seats:front assembly:recliner
- Manufactured:
- 03/31/1991 - 03/31/1991
- Affected:
- 173
- Defect:
- The front seat upper hinge cover screws are too long, and interfere with the seat back inertia lock. this prevents the seat back from locking properly.
- Consequence:
- In the event of a sudden stop or vehicle impact, anunlocked seat back would increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
- Correction:
- Replace screws securing upper hinge trim cover with correct length screws.
- Notes:
- System: front bucket seat latch; fmvss 207.vehicle description: passenger cars.
- Campaign:
- 94V077000 on 05/02/1994
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
- Manufactured:
- 09/30/1989 - 07/31/1992
- Affected:
- 232,988
- Defect:
- The fuel filler neck solder joint can develop cracks or pin hole leaks, which does not comply with fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." the cracks and holes can allow fuel vapor and fuel leakage.
- Consequence:
- Consequence of non-compliance: gasoline vapors and fuel leaks can result in a fire if exposed to a source of ignition.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the fuel tank assembly and replace those which exhibit the cracks or pin hole leaks.
- Notes:
- System: fuel; fuel tank assembly; pipe; filler; neck; fmvss 301.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable amount of time or the remedy does not correct the noncompliance, please contact chevrolet at1-800-222-1020 or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- 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:
- 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.
1991 CHEVROLET CAMARO TSBs (3)
- Bulletin:
- 876002A
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Some v6 engines may, on a very infrequent basis, have an oil odor condition that is generally encountered after the engine's oil has been changed.typically the odor lasts approximately 1000 miles after the change of oil and then does not re
- Bulletin:
- 020730024A
- Component:
- 103400 power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
- Summary:
- Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt
- 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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