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1991 Chevrolet C30 Recalls

  1. Recall Description

    UNANTICIPATED HEAT IN THE TRANSMISSION CAN FORCE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID OUT OF THE VENT TUBE.

    Possible Effects

    THE VENTED TRANSMISSION FLUID CAN CATCH FIRE IF EXPOSEDTO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

    Action

    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.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    1986-12-01 - 1992-08-01

    Vehicles Affected

    1702880

  2. Recall Description

    THERE MAY BE FATIGUE FRACTURES OF THE TIE ROD THROUGH THE DAMPER STUD MOUNTING HOLE.

    Possible Effects

    TIE ROD FRACTURES RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL ANDTHE POSSIBILITY OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

    Action

    REPLACE THE EXISTING TIE ROD ASSEMBLY, DAMPER, AND DAMPER BRACKET WITH NEWLY DESIGNED PARTS.

    Notes

    SYSTEM: SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: C300 CHASSIS CAB TRUCKS WITH 15,000 GVWR.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    1990-08-01 - 1991-08-01

    Vehicles Affected

    3404

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