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1988 CHEVROLET B6P042

2 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.
88V137000 Aug 16, 1988
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
MELTING OF THE AIR BRAKE LINES CAN OCCUR WHERE THE AIR LINES ROUTE UNDER THE LEFT HAND FRAME RAIL NEAR THE EXHAUST PIPE.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN PARTIAL OR TOTAL LOSS OF SERVICEBRAKES WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
REROUTE AIR LINE HARNESS AWAY FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM; REPLACE HARNESS IF HEAT DETERIORATION HAS OCCURED.
1,503 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

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
1990 1 0 View
1989 1 0 View
1988 (current) 2 0
1987 3 0 View
1986 3 0 View
1985 2 0 View
1984 3 0 View
1983 3 0 View
1982 1 0 View

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