1992 CHEVROLET BLAZER Recalls (6)

Campaign:
93V119000 on 07/25/1993
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor
Affected:
341,364
Defect:
Severe corrosion due to road salt at the joint of the stamped steel center section and the cast outer section can cause the sections to separate.
Consequence:
Separation of the rotor sections can cause loss ofbraking ability in the affected wheel. this could result in increased stoppingdistance and/or loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Correction:
Replace the front brake rotors with new rotors with a corrosion protection coating. however, if replacement of brake linings are necessary, it will be done at owner's expense since brake linings are normal maintenance items.
Notes:
System: brakes; hydraulic; disk rotors.vehicle description: light trucks and vans sold or registered in the followingstates: ct, il, in, ma, me, mi, nh, nj, ny, oh, pa, ri, vt, and wi.notes: the vehicles involved can be identified by the following: the 5thcharacter of the vehicle identification number must be a "k" or "l", and theseventh character must be "3","4","5","6", or "9".if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date, and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable amount of timeand free of charge or the remedy does not correct the safety-related defect ornoncompliance, please contact your nearest gmc truck zone office. the telephonenumbers of the zone offices are listed in your warranty and owner's assistanceinformation manuals. also contact the national highway traffic safetyadministration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Campaign:
99V193000 on 07/20/1999
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Affected:
1,125,749
Defect:
Vehicle description: certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with abs (antilock braking system) manufactured from september 1989 through august 1996. under certain driving conditions the switch which signals the abs system whether the vehicle is in 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive can malfunction causing increased stopping distances during abs stops while in the two-wheel drive mode.
Consequence:
If this occurred at a time when minimum stopping distance was required, a vehicle crash could occur without prior warning.
Correction:
Dealers will replace or repair the 4-wheel/2-wheel drive switch.
Notes:
The first phase of owner notification letters began may 31, 2000,with the last mailing completed by october 2000. owners can contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
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:
06E041000 on 05/17/2006
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Affected:
7,800
Defect:
Certain r&b, inc. central multiport fuel injection (cmfi) fuel return lines, models help 55163, napa balkamp 700-3270, and the connection 2560001, sold for use as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above. the fuel return line has a mechanical bleed valve which was not installed at the proper torque.
Consequence:
A fuel leak can occur at the valve, possibly resulting in a fire.
Correction:
R&b, inc. will notify owners and at the customers request, either replace the fuel line or offer a full refund. the recall began on may 4, 2006. owners may contact r&b, inc. at 215-712-5330.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to r&b, inc. aftermarket cmfi return fuel lines and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.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.

1992 CHEVROLET BLAZER TSBs (11)

Bulletin:
476149
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
oil pressure gauge reading concerns. *tw
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
Bulletin:
566304
Component:
071110 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Summary:
fuel tank noise, fuel gage inaccurate, reduced fuel capacity.*sd
Bulletin:
236111
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
cpi engine noise (install new gears/new mem-cals). *sd
Bulletin:
666309
Component:
072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Summary:
Engine hard to start (replace fuel pump pulsator). *tw
Bulletin:
96067A
Component:
063130 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Summary:
Special policy adjustment - linear exhaust gas recirculation system. *tw
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:
02015
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
Pop snap noise in the front suspension when braking. *mr
Bulletin:
990730016A
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan. *tt

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