1978 Chevrolet G20 Recalls

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October 30th, 2007

NHTSA Campaign Number: 07E088000
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Date of Owner Notification: November 8th, 2007

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

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall 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.

August 1st, 1990

NHTSA Campaign Number: 90V137000
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Manufactured Begin Date: September 1st, 1978
Manufactured End Date: December 1st, 1984
Date of Owner Notification: August 23rd, 1990

Consequence Summary:
OCCUPANTS WOULD NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED IN EVENT OFAN ACCIDENT OR SUDDEN STOP.

Corrective Summary:
INSTALL PROPER MOUNTING HARDWARE AND SEAT BELTS.

Recall Notes:
NOTE: THIS RECALL WAS INITIALIZED BY MARK III INDUSTRIES.SYSTEM: SEAT BELTS, SEAT BELT ANCHORS, AND SEAT MOUNTING. DOM: SEPT. 1978 TOSEPT. 1984.DESCRIPTION ON DEFECT: IMPROPER MOUNTING HARDWARE AND IMPROPER SAFETY RESTRAINTSYSTEMS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES.

October 12th, 1979

NHTSA Campaign Number: 78V107000
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Manufactured Begin Date: August 1st, 1977
Manufactured End Date: October 1st, 1977
Date of Owner Notification: May 12th, 1978

Defect Summary:
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, AN INTERFERENCE CONDITION MAY EXIST BETWEEN THE CARBURETOR FUEL PIPE ASSEMBLY AND THE AIR CONDITIONING BRACKET. THIS COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE PIPE TO WEAR THROUGH DUE TO VIBRATION AND FUEL PRESSURE PULSATION.

Corrective Summary:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPOSITION THE CARBURETOR FUEL PIPE AT NO CHARGE.

Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: FUEL; CARBURETOR PIPE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR AVEHICLE FIRE AND PASSENGER INJURY.

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