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1984 Corvette Recalls
Recall 07e088000
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Corvette
Model Year: 1984
Manufacturer: Honeywell International, Inc.
Mfr’s Report Date: Oct 19, 2007
Nhtsa Campaign Id Number: 07e088000
Nhtsa Action Number: N/a
Component: Equipment
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 121680
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.
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 83V064000
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Corvette
Model Year: 1984
Manufacturer: General Motors Corp.
Mfr’s Report Date: Jul 01, 1983
Nhtsa Campaign Id Number: 83V064000
Nhtsa Action Number: N/a
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 9197
Summary: Attaching Bolts Were Mistakenly Coated With A Slippery Material During Production. This Material Will Act As A Lubricant And Bolts May Loosen And Eventually Fall Off.
Consequence:
Remedy: Dealer Will Install New Caliper Bracket Bolts Free Of Charge.
Notes: Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles.system: Service Brakes; Front Brake Caliper Bracket To Steering Knuckle attaching Bolt.consequences Of Defect: The Front Brake Assembly Could Become Partially separated From The Knuckle Assembly, Causing The Wheel To Lock. Loss Of Vehicle control Without Prior Warning And An Accident Could Result.
Recall 83v081000
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Corvette
Model Year: 1984
Manufacturer: General Motors Corp.
Mfr’s Report Date: Aug 23, 1983
Nhtsa Campaign Id Number: 83v081000
Nhtsa Action Number: N/a
Component: Electrical System:Battery:cables
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 11909
Summary: The Insulation Of The Battery Cable, Because Of Its Position, Rubs Against Some Of The Engine Wiring Components. Once The Insulation Is Worn Through, The Battery Could Rapidly Discharge.
Consequence:
Remedy: Dealer Will Install A New Engine Harness Retainer Bracket, Protective Conduit, Cable Clips, A Cable Tie Strap And Will Reposition The Terminals On The Ground Stud On All Involved Vehicles.
Notes: Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles.system: Electrical; Battery Cable Insulation.consequences Of Defect: The Headlights Would Cease To Function, Due To Loss Of battery Power; Driving At Night, In Fog Or Other Severe Weather Conditions could Result In An Accident.
