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1984 Chevrolet G10 Recalls

Recall Description

PLASTIC PLUG LOCATED ON TOP OF THE FRONT AIR CONDITIONER WAS NOT REMOVED DURING ASSEMBLY. THIS DEFECT DISRUPTS NORMAL OPERATION OF EVAPORATOR BLOWER HOUSING.

Possible Effects

Action

REAR A/C SYSTEM BLOWER WILL BE INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE SUCH AS MELTING OR BURNING. IF NO DAMAGE IS DETECTED, THE RESISTOR WILL BE REPLACED AND ANY REMAINING PIECES WILL BE REMOVED. IF DAMAGE IS DETECTED, THE RESISTOR AND THE A/C EVAPORATOR INLET CASE WILL BE REPLACED.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS (VANS) EQUIPPED WITH FRONT AIR CONDITIONERS.SYSTEM: VENTILATION; AIR CONDITIONER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: ENGINE FIRE COULD START WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSE FIREDAMAGE TO VEHICLE AND INJURY TO PASSENGERS.

Recall Manufacture Dates

1984-02-01 - 1984-03-01

Vehicles Affected

2940
Recall Description

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.

Possible Effects

THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Action

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.

Recall Manufacture Dates

-

Vehicles Affected

121680

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