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1982 GMC P20 Recalls

  1. Recall Description

    IN A VEHICLE IMPACT FROM THE REAR, THE THREE PIECE HOSES COULD SEPARATE AND RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT PERMITTED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY".

    Possible Effects

    Action

    A NEW FUEL FILLER HOSE WILL BE INSTALLED BY DEALER ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.

    Notes

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL FILLER HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF FUEL LEAKAGE OCCURS AS THE RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT, AFIRE COULD IGNITE, CAUSING INJURY TO VEHICLE PASSENGERS.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    1981-11-01 - 1982-02-01

    Vehicles Affected

    215

  2. Recall Description

    THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS RECEIVED IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT DURING MANUFACTURE. THE SHAFT MAY BREAK AND THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY COULD DISENGAGE FROM THE VEHICLE.

    Possible Effects

    Action

    DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH REAR AXLE SHAFT ASSEMBLIES, IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE.

    Notes

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 9.5 INCH RING GEAR REAR AXLE.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; REAR AXLE SHAFTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD SEPARATION OCCUR WHILE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION,DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND HAVE AN ACCIDENT.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    1982-03-01 - 1982-06-01

    Vehicles Affected

    8881

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