Recall ID # 07E088000 - EQUIPMENT
| Recall Date: |
OCT 24, 2007 |
| Component: |
EQUIPMENT |
| Model Affected: |
MALIBU |
| Potential Units Affected: |
121680
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
OCT 24, 2007
Model Affected:
1978 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Summary:
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.
Remedy:
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.
Potential Units Affected:
121680
Notes:
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Recall ID # 85V048000 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
| Recall Date: |
APR 29, 1985 |
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS |
| Model Affected: |
MALIBU |
| Potential Units Affected: |
1810000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
APR 29, 1985
Model Affected:
1978 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Summary:
EXCESSIVE ENLARGEMENT OF THE WHEEL CYLINDER PILOT HOLE IN THE REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATE COULD ALLOW THE WHEEL CYLINDER TO ROTATE AND CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID LEADS TO LOSS OF REAR BRAKE ACTION, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. FRONT BRAKES WOULD REMAIN OPERATIONAL.
Consequence:
Remedy:
ADD A PART TO PREVENT WHEEL CYLINDER FROM ROTATING.
Potential Units Affected:
1810000
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Recall ID # 84V149000 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
| Recall Date: |
NOV 24, 1984 |
| Component: |
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT |
| Model Affected: |
MALIBU |
| Potential Units Affected: |
3100000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
NOV 24, 1984
Model Affected:
1978 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Summary:
REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE AXLES THAT WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE AXLE SHAFT AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY FROM THE VEHICLE.
Consequence:
Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE REAR AXLE TO DETERMINE WHETHER IT WAS MANUFACTURED AT THE BUFFALO PLANT. IF SO, THEY WILL MAKE AXLE MEASUREMENTS AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE OR MODIFY AFFECTED AXLE COMPONENTS WITHOUT CHARGE.
Potential Units Affected:
3100000
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Recall ID # 78V115000 - SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
| Recall Date: |
MAY 24, 1978 |
| Component: |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT |
| Model Affected: |
MALIBU |
| Potential Units Affected: |
1643
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 24, 1978
Model Affected:
1978 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Summary:
INCORRECT HEAD RESTRAINTS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACTS".
Consequence:
Remedy:
DEALER WILL REPLACE INCORRECT HEAD RESTRAINTS WITH IMPROVED HEAD RESTRAINTS.
Potential Units Affected:
1643
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Recall ID # 78V139000 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
| Recall Date: |
JUN 13, 1978 |
| Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
| Model Affected: |
MALIBU |
| Potential Units Affected: |
333619
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUN 13, 1978
Model Affected:
1978 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Summary:
THE HUB PORTION OF THE FAN BLADE ASSEMBLY COULD CRACK DUE TO HIGH STRESS LEVELS GENERATED DURING ENGINE OPERATING CONDITIONS. EVENTUALLY, THE BLADE COULD BREAK APART AT THE HUB AND BLADE PIECES COULD BE PROPELLED INTO THE ENGINE. IF THE HOOD IS OPEN WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, THE FRAGMENTS WOULD BE FREE TO FLY FROM THE VEHICLE.
Consequence:
Remedy:
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FAN BLADE ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Potential Units Affected:
333619
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Recall ID # 81V025000 - SUSPENSION:REAR
| Recall Date: |
FEB 25, 1981 |
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Model Affected: |
MALIBU |
| Potential Units Affected: |
5821160
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
FEB 25, 1981
Model Affected:
1978 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Summary:
THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE LOWER REAR CONTROL ARM TO THE FRAME MAY FRACTURE. THE REAR CONTROL ARM SUPPORTS AND POSITIONS THE REAR AXLE. FRACTURE OF THE BOLTS WOULD ALLOW THE CONTROL ARM TO DROP FREE.
Consequence:
Remedy:
BOTH REAR CONTROL ARM ATTACHMENT BOLTS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
Potential Units Affected:
5821160
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Recall ID # 79V175000 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
| Recall Date: |
JUL 23, 1979 |
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING |
| Model Affected: |
MALIBU |
| Potential Units Affected: |
1896222
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUL 23, 1979
Model Affected:
1978 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Summary:
UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT WHEEL OUTER BEARING AREA WHICH CAN AFFECT THE WHEEL BEARING GREASE. THIS CAN RESULT IN INADEQUATE LUBRICATION OF THE BEARING. THIS CONDITION MAY BE FURTHER AGGRAVATED BY IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT OF THE FRONT WHEEL SPINDLE NUT.
Consequence:
Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL NEW FRONT WHEEL OUTER BEARINGS PACKED WITH GREASE AND THE SPINDLE WILL BE COATED WITH LUBRICANT. NEW GREASE RETAINER CAPS WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED TO MAINTAIN GREASE IN OUTER BEARING. THIS WILL BE DONE FREE OF CHARGE.
Potential Units Affected:
1896222
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Recall ID # 77V181000 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
| Recall Date: |
OCT 17, 1977 |
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS |
| Model Affected: |
MALIBU |
| Potential Units Affected: |
636
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
OCT 17, 1977
Model Affected:
1978 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Summary:
THE REAR BRAKE WHEEL CYLINDER RETAINER ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED. SHOULD THE WHEEL CYLINDER RETAINER BECOME COMPLETELY DISENGAGED, THE WHEEL CYLINDER COULD MOVE OUTBOARD CAUSING A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND A LOSS OF REAR BRAKING ACTION.
Consequence:
Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL REPOSITION THE REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER RETAINERS, FREE OF CHARGE, ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Potential Units Affected:
636
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.