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**Recall Info** 1995 Blazer


blazee
02-25-2005, 08:49 AM
I am just posting some recall info that I found. Not all vehicles are covered by the recalls, so they may not apply to you.


Campaign Number: 99I006000 Date: 1999-Jul-19


Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock

Defect Summary: THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, OR MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH 3-SENSOR ABS (ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM) EBC4 UNITS.

Consequence Summary: THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING ABS STOPS ON CERTAIN MULTIPLE SURFACES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE COMPUTER PROGRAM WHICH OPERATES THE ABS UNIT ON SOME VEHICLES, OR REPLACE THE COMPUTER ON OTHERS TO IMPROVE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE ABS ON THESE SURFACES. To schedule service online click here (http://www.autosite.com/content/framed/index.cfm?id=22041;ASITE&action=myautogarage)


Campaign Number: 99V193000 Date: 1999-Jul-19


Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock

Defect Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 4-WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ABS (ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM) MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1989 THROUGH AUGUST 1996. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS THE SWITCH WHICH SIGNALS THE ABS SYSTEM WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS IN 2-WHEEL OR 4-WHEEL DRIVE CAN MALFUNCTION CAUSING INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING ABS STOPS WHILE IN THE TWO-WHEEL DRIVE MODE.

Consequence Summary: IF THIS OCCURRED AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE WAS REQUIRED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR THE 4-WHEEL/2-WHEEL DRIVE SWITCH. To schedule service online click here (http://www.autosite.com/content/framed/index.cfm?id=22041;ASITE&action=myautogarage)


Campaign Number: 98V150001 Date: 1998-Jul-01


Component: Visibility: Windshield Wiper/washer

Defect Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, 2 AND 4-WHEEL DRIVE. SOLDER JOINTS NEAR THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR CAN CRACK CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY.

Consequence Summary: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS, REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER. To schedule service online click here (http://www.autosite.com/content/framed/index.cfm?id=22041;ASITE&action=myautogarage)


Campaign Number: 96V234000 Date: 1996-Nov-14


Component: Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Tank Assembly

Defect Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 4-DOOR, 4-WHEEL DRIVE AND ALL-WHEEL DRIVE MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING DEVELOPMENT TESTING, THE PROP SHAFT CONTACTED THE INBOARD SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE. THIS LEAKAGE WAS IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT PERMITTED BY FMVSS 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY."

Consequence Summary: IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, AND THERE IS A FUEL LEAK, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL INSTALL ADDITIONAL SHIELDING OF THE FUEL TANK. THIS WILL BE ADDED WITHOUT REMOVING OR DISASSEMBLING THE FUEL SYSTEM. To schedule service online click here (http://www.autosite.com/content/framed/index.cfm?id=22041;ASITE&action=myautogarage)


Campaign Number: 95V180000 Date: 1995-Sep-22


Component: Engine And Engine Cooling: Cooling System: Fan

Defect Summary: FAN BLADE RIVET BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE FAN BLADE TO SEPARATE FROM THE SPIDER.

Consequence Summary: IF THIS OCCURRED WHILE THE HOOD WAS OPEN, A PERSON WORKING UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE OR IN THE VICINITY OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE STRUCK BY THE FAN BLADE AND INJURED.

Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE FAN WITH A NEWER FAN HAVING THICKER-HEADED RIVETS. To schedule service online click here (http://www.autosite.com/content/framed/index.cfm?id=22041;ASITE&action=myautogarage)


Campaign Number: 95V080000 Date: 1995-Apr-24


Component: Suspension: Front: Control Arm: Upper Ball Joint

Defect Summary: THE UPPER BALL JOINT NUTS WERE UNDER-TORQUED RESULTING IN IMPROPER SEATING IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE.

Consequence Summary: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE BALL JOINT STUD TO LOOSEN, AND FRACTURE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE UPPER BALL JOINT NUT ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE TO THE CORRECT TORQUE VALUES. To schedule service online click here (http://www.autosite.com/content/framed/index.cfm?id=22041;ASITE&action=myautogarage)


Campaign Number: 94V242000 Date: 1994-Dec-12


Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Pedals And Linkages

Defect Summary: THE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT BOLT WAS STARTED IN THE WELD NUT, BUT WAS NOT TORQUED CORRECTLY CAUSING THE BOLT TO DISENGAGE FROM THE WELD NUT.

Consequence Summary: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKINGCAPABILITY.

Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR HAND-STARTED BRAKE PEDAL BOLTS AND TORQUE THEM TO CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS. To schedule service online click here (http://www.autosite.com/content/framed/index.cfm?id=22041;ASITE&action=myautogarage)

blazee
06-22-2005, 06:22 PM
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