1991 GMC K1500 Recalls (2)

Campaign:

93V016000 on 02/03/1993

Component:

Power train:automatic transmission

Manufactured:

11/30/1986 - 07/31/1992

Affected:

1,702,880

Defect:

Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.

Consequence:

The vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition.

Correction:

Install a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle.

Notes:

System: power train.vehicle description: light trucks with 5.0 l, 5.7 l, and 7.4 l engines and 4l60,4l60-e, and 3l80 automatic transmissions.

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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 GMC K1500 TSB

Bulletin:

020864016

Component:

162310 structure:body:door:hinge and attachments

Summary:

Some customers may comment on front door hinge pin bushing wear, front door sag, or door chucking movement in extreme operating conditions. *tt

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