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1986 CHEVROLET B6P042

3 recalls, 0 complaints

89V071000 May 8, 1989
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Defect Description
A CRACK MAY DEVELOP ADJACENT TO THE FUEL TANK SEAM WELD ATTACHING THE TANK END CAP.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LEAK OR DRIPPING FROM THE FUELTANK WITH POTENTIAL FIRE HAZZARD.
Remedy
INSTALL LIMITER CUSHIONS ON THE TANK SUPPORT BRACKETS OR REPLACE TANK, IF NECESSARY.
21,558 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
87V121000 Aug 3, 1987
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER
Defect Description
SEVERE BRAKE CHATTER MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING BRACKETS ON EITHER SIDE TO DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE WELD AREA WHERE THE S CAM SHAFT TUBE ATTACHES TO THE CHAMBER SUPPORT SECTION.
Consequence
BRACKETS CAN BREAK, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITYAT THAT FRONT WHEEL, AND POSSIBLY RESTRICTED STEERING, WHICH COULD LEAD TO AVEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
AS NECESSARY, INSTALL NEW REINFORCED FRONT BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING BRACKETS AND INSTALL A FRONT BRAKE LIMITING VALVE ON VEHICLES WITHOUT ONE.
7,870 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
86V086000 Jul 7, 1986
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Defect Description
SEVERE BRAKE CHATTER MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING BRACKETS ON EITHER SIDE TO DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE WELD AREA WHERE THE S-CAM SHAFT TUBE ATTACHES TO THE CHAMBER SUPPORT SECTION. ... Read more
Remedy
AS NECESSARY, REPLACE FRONT BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING BRACKETS AND INSTALL A FRONT BRAKE LIMITING VALVE.
4,299 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET B6P042

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA90019 Opened: Mar 29, 1990 , Closed: Feb 22, 1991
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1986
PARK BRAKE DRUM LOOSE
There is no summary currently available
EA88042 Opened: Sep 16, 1988 , Closed: Jul 28, 1989
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1984
FUEL TANK LEAKS
There is no summary currently available
PE88056 Opened: May 26, 1988 , Closed: Sep 16, 1988
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1984
FUEL TANK LEAK
There is no summary currently available
PE87021 Opened: Feb 9, 1987 , Closed: May 14, 1987
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986
MUFFLERS EXPLODE
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEENCONTACTED.RECALL AND SERVICE BULLETIN FILES WILL BE SEARCHED.ANALYSIS:THREE SCHOOL BUS BODY COMPANIES INDICATE THAT THE SUBJECTVEHICLES ARE PRONE TO VIOLENT BACKFIRING.REPORTEDLY THE PROBLEM OCCURS ASTHE CHASSIS IS DRIVEN ON THE ASSEM... Read more

CHEVROLET B6P042 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET B6P042 across all model years (1982, 1990).

19 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
4 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

CHEVROLET B6P042 - Year by Year

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1990 1 0 View
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1988 2 0 View
1987 3 0 View
1986 (current) 3 0
1985 2 0 View
1984 3 0 View
1983 3 0 View
1982 1 0 View

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