1995 CHEVROLET ASTRO Recalls (7)

Campaign:
94V188000 on 10/17/1994
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
Manufactured:
08/31/1994 - 08/31/1994
Affected:
3,037
Defect:
The fuel lines attached to the fuel tank were not properly tightened.
Consequence:
These fuel lines can loosen to the point of allowing fuel to leak from the lines resulting in a vehicle fire.
Correction:
Dealers will lower the fuel tank and tighten the fuel tank lines to the proper torque value.
Notes:
System: fuel; fuel tank assembly.vehicle description: passenger vans equipped with l35 engines.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact chevrolet truck at 1-800-222-1020, or gmc at 1-810-456-4547. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Campaign:
95V175000 on 09/13/1995
Component:
Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Manufactured:
07/31/1995 - 07/31/1995
Affected:
69
Defect:
These vehicles were assembled with the left-hand lower control arm-to-frame rear nut not tightened to the specified torque.
Consequence:
Low torque can allow the attachment bolt to loosen and subsequently fatigue and break. this can result in separation of the left-hand control arm from the frame increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Correction:
Dealers will tighten the left-hand lower control arm-to- frame rear nut to the proper torque specification.
Notes:
System: suspension; independent front control arm; lower.vehicle description: passenger vans.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should 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 1-800-424-9393.

Campaign:
03V159000 on 04/29/2003
Component:
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Manufactured:
02/28/1994 - 10/30/1995
Affected:
1,755,876
Defect:
On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. the windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.
Consequence:
If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. owner notification began on june 19, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
Notes:
Gm recall no. 03023.customers can 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:
06E049000 on 06/04/2006
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
27,176
Defect:
Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the 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:
Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 1, 2006. owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.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.

1995 CHEVROLET ASTRO TSBs (26)

Bulletin:
GM569002
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
stepper motor cruise control will not resume or reset (replace smcc module). *tw
Bulletin:
568203
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Unknown
Bulletin:
95T09A
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
automatic transaxle fluid leak at the automatic transaxle oil presure filter (install new oil pressure filter). *tw
Bulletin:
631216
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Insufficient a/c performance and/or noisy compressor clutch due to premature wear of the compressor shaft seals. *tw
Bulletin:
676538
Component:
063130 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Summary:
Dtc 32 and/or poor driveability conditions (install new memcal and clear all dtcs). *tw
Bulletin:
577126B
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Transmission fluid leak from pump body (replace bushing). *tw
Bulletin:
666309
Component:
072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Summary:
Engine hard to start (replace fuel pump pulsator). *tw
Bulletin:
9674L60E04A
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Transmission fluid leak from pump body (replace bushing). *tw
Bulletin:
676537
Component:
116200 electrical system:ignition:module
Summary:
Intermittent hestiations, low power, and rough running engine in cold temperatures (replace pcm). *tw
Bulletin:
240699
Component:
036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Summary:
Subject regarding abs 3-sensor ebc4 - special policy. *tt
Bulletin:
020864013
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Some customers may comment that the right rear door handle on the cargo door breaks. *tt
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:
020525006
Component:
036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Summary:
Antilock brake (abs) activation at low speeds. *tt
Bulletin:
020525006A
Component:
046000 service brakes, air:antilock
Summary:
Antilock brake (abs) activation at low speeds on various models including the 1995 and 1996 envoy. *tt
Bulletin:
02054
Component:
136200 visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Summary:
Special policy adjustment - windshield wiper motor failures. *tt
Bulletin:
02054
Component:
136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Summary:
Windshield wiper failure due to cracked boulder joints on the controller circuit board. this special policy covers the condition for a period of seven years or 70,000 miles, whichever occurs first from the date the vehicle was originally p
Bulletin:
01667
Component:
130000 visibility
Summary:
Window regulator motor does not fit. *tt
Bulletin:
02115
Component:
021240 suspension:front:springs:leaf spring assembly
Summary:
Part number 15042486 leaf spring damper mentioned in technical service bulletin (tsb) 00-03-09-001a is not available. *mj
Bulletin:
02097
Component:
022140 suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly
Summary:
Part number 15042486 per bulletin 00-03-09-001a for the rear spring damper kit is currently not available. *mj
Bulletin:
990730016A
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan. *tt
Bulletin:
PIT-3665-A
Component:
031000 service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Summary:
General motors: on all 1988-2009 full size chevrolet/gmc pickups, utilities and vans, the brake pedal will move down or self apply during full lock turns or near full lock turns. chevrolet astro and gmc safari vans; hummer 2 are included.
Bulletin:
PIP4723B
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
This preliminary information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the tire pressure monitor, active fuel injector tester, multi media tester, pico scope, gr8 starting/charging tester and
Bulletin:
PIC4696A
Component:
353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
Bulletin:
PIC4696B
Component:
353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
Bulletin:
17-NA-073
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
Bulletin:
PIC4696C
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

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