Recall ID # 07E088000 - EQUIPMENT
| Recall Date: |
OCT 24, 2007 |
| Component: |
EQUIPMENT |
| Model Affected: |
K20 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
121680
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
OCT 24, 2007
Model Affected:
1979 CHEVROLET K20
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 # 79V142000 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
| Recall Date: |
JUN 06, 1979 |
| Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Model Affected: |
K20 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
15328
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUN 06, 1979
Model Affected:
1979 CHEVROLET K20
Summary:
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES THE BRAKE STOPLIGHT AND CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WHICH IS OPERATED BY THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECT LUBRICANT ON THE ACTUATING PLUNGER. THIS CAN CAUSE THE REAR BRAKE STOPLIGHTS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE AND THE CRUISE CONTROL, IF ACTIVATED, TO STAY ELECTRICALLY ENGAGED.
Consequence:
Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BRAKE STOPLIGHT AND CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Potential Units Affected:
15328
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Recall ID # 81V010000 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
| Recall Date: |
JAN 13, 1981 |
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM |
| Model Affected: |
K20 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
320677
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JAN 13, 1981
Model Affected:
1979 CHEVROLET K20
Summary:
FATIGUE CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER HOUSING. THIS MAY CAUSE A VACUUM LEAK AND REDUCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE BRAKES. AFTER PROLONGED USE, THE CRACKS MAY DEVELOP TO THE EXTENT THAT THE BOOSTER MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Consequence:
Remedy:
VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED FOR FATIGUE CRACKS IN THE BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER. THOSE WITHOUT CRACKS WILL HAVE A SUPPORT BRACE INSTALLED. THOSE WITH EVIDENCE OF CRACKING WILL HAVE A NEW BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER AND SUPPORT BRACE INSTALLED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PROVIDED AT NO CHARGE.
Potential Units Affected:
320677
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.