GMC P3 Recalls
Item Affected: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Date Announced: 01/16/1996
Description of Recall: THE ENGINE COOLING FAN ASSEMBLIES CAN BREAK FROM FATIGUE CAUSED BY ENGINE AND/OR VEHICLE INDUCED STRESSES.
Conequence: IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE HOOD OR ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS OPEN, A PERSON IN THE VICINITY OF THE ENGINE COULD BE STRUCK BY A FAN SEGMENT AND INJURED.
Action Need To Fix It: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING ENGINE COOLING FAN WITH A NEWLY RELEASED FAN ASSEMBLY HAVING RIVETS WITH LARGER HEADS.
Notes: SYSTEM: ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM; FAN. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOME CHASSIS BUILT WITH 6.5L DIESEL ENGINES AND 7.4L GASOLINE ENGINES. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET TRUCK AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Item Affected: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Date Announced: 10/01/1996
Description of Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON GM P3 CUTAWAY CHASSIS. THE SCHOOL BUS, WHEN TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FMVSS NO. 301, EXCEEDED THE ALLOWABLE FUEL SPILLAGE AS SPECIFIED BY THE STANDARD. THE FUEL TANK WAS PUNCTURED AS A RESULT OF THE IMPACT OF THE MOVING BARRIER.
Conequence: IF A VEHICLE CRASH WERE TO OCCUR, FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Action Need To Fix It: GENERAL MOTORS IS WORKING IN CONJUNCTION WITH CARPENTER, THOMAS BUILT AND U.S. BUS IN PROVIDING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW SHIELDING FOR THE FUEL TANK, NEW FILL PIPE AND VENT HOSES, AND IF REQUIRED, ADD ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS TO SECURE THE SCHOOL BUS BODY TO THE CHASSIS.
Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 6, 1997. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT GENERAL MOTORS AT 1-800-462-8782. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Item Affected: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Date Announced: 10/01/1996
Description of Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON GM P3 CUTAWAY CHASSIS. THE SCHOOL BUS, WHEN TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FMVSS NO. 301, EXCEEDED THE ALLOWABLE FUEL SPILLAGE AS SPECIFIED BY THE STANDARD. THE FUEL TANK WAS PUNCTURED AS A RESULT OF THE IMPACT OF THE MOVING BARRIER.
Conequence: IF A VEHICLE CRASH WERE TO OCCUR, FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Action Need To Fix It: GENERAL MOTORS IS WORKING IN CONJUNCTION WITH CARPENTER, THOMAS BUILT AND U.S. BUS IN PROVIDING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW SHIELDING FOR THE FUEL TANK, NEW FILL PIPE AND VENT HOSES, AND IF REQUIRED, ADD ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS TO SECURE THE SCHOOL BUS BODY TO THE CHASSIS.
Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 6, 1997. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT GENERAL MOTORS AT 1-800-462-8782. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Item Affected: WHEELS
Date Announced: 09/08/1992
Description of Recall: THE 19.5 X 6 FRONT STEEL WHEEL DISC CRACKS OUTSIDE THE MOUNTING BOLT CIRCLE AND ENDS AT THE HUB'S DIAMETER.
Conequence: IF THE CRACKING GOES UNNOTICED, THE CENTER PORTION OF THEDISC WILL CRACK COMPLETELY AND EVENTUALLY THE RIM PORTION OF THE WHEEL COULDSEPARATE FROM THE CENTER SECTION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Action Need To Fix It: REPLACE ALL SIX (SEVEN IF THERE IS A SPARE) DEFECTIVE WHEELS WITH NEWLY DESIGNED WHEELS.
Notes: SYSTEM: WHEELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM TRUCKS WITH 6.2L DIESEL ENGINES, I-BEAM FRONT AXLES,DISC/DRUM POWER BRAKES AND RATED 11,000 TO 11,500 LBS. GVW.
Item Affected: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Date Announced: 10/01/1996
Description of Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON GM P3 CUTAWAY CHASSIS. THE SCHOOL BUS, WHEN TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FMVSS NO. 301, EXCEEDED THE ALLOWABLE FUEL SPILLAGE AS SPECIFIED BY THE STANDARD. THE FUEL TANK WAS PUNCTURED AS A RESULT OF THE IMPACT OF THE MOVING BARRIER.
Conequence: IF A VEHICLE CRASH WERE TO OCCUR, FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Action Need To Fix It: GENERAL MOTORS IS WORKING IN CONJUNCTION WITH CARPENTER, THOMAS BUILT AND U.S. BUS IN PROVIDING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW SHIELDING FOR THE FUEL TANK, NEW FILL PIPE AND VENT HOSES, AND IF REQUIRED, ADD ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS TO SECURE THE SCHOOL BUS BODY TO THE CHASSIS.
Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 6, 1997. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT GENERAL MOTORS AT 1-800-462-8782. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Item Affected: WHEELS
Date Announced: 09/08/1992
Description of Recall: THE 19.5 X 6 FRONT STEEL WHEEL DISC CRACKS OUTSIDE THE MOUNTING BOLT CIRCLE AND ENDS AT THE HUB'S DIAMETER.
Conequence: IF THE CRACKING GOES UNNOTICED, THE CENTER PORTION OF THEDISC WILL CRACK COMPLETELY AND EVENTUALLY THE RIM PORTION OF THE WHEEL COULDSEPARATE FROM THE CENTER SECTION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Action Need To Fix It: REPLACE ALL SIX (SEVEN IF THERE IS A SPARE) DEFECTIVE WHEELS WITH NEWLY DESIGNED WHEELS.
Notes: SYSTEM: WHEELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM TRUCKS WITH 6.2L DIESEL ENGINES, I-BEAM FRONT AXLES,DISC/DRUM POWER BRAKES AND RATED 11,000 TO 11,500 LBS. GVW.
Item Affected: WHEELS
Date Announced: 09/08/1992
Description of Recall: THE 19.5 X 6 FRONT STEEL WHEEL DISC CRACKS OUTSIDE THE MOUNTING BOLT CIRCLE AND ENDS AT THE HUB'S DIAMETER.
Conequence: IF THE CRACKING GOES UNNOTICED, THE CENTER PORTION OF THEDISC WILL CRACK COMPLETELY AND EVENTUALLY THE RIM PORTION OF THE WHEEL COULDSEPARATE FROM THE CENTER SECTION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Action Need To Fix It: REPLACE ALL SIX (SEVEN IF THERE IS A SPARE) DEFECTIVE WHEELS WITH NEWLY DESIGNED WHEELS.
Notes: SYSTEM: WHEELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM TRUCKS WITH 6.2L DIESEL ENGINES, I-BEAM FRONT AXLES,DISC/DRUM POWER BRAKES AND RATED 11,000 TO 11,500 LBS. GVW.
Item Affected: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Date Announced: 07/16/1991
Description of Recall: BRAKES MAY HAVE MISSING REAR AXLE OUTER BEARING RETAINING RING AND OR GREATER THAN SPECIFIED BEARING END PLAY. EITHER CONDITION ALLOWS THE ROTOR AND HUB ASSEMBLY TO SHIFT POSITION RELATIVE TO THE SPINDLE. THIS MOVEMENT CAN CAUSE BRAKE CALIPER PISTON RECEDE FARTHER THAN NORMAL INTO THE PISTON BORE WHICH WOULD REQUIRE GREATER THAN NORMAL BRAKE FLUID DISPLACEMENT WHEN THE SERVICE BRAKES ARE APPLIED.
Conequence: THIS CONDITION LEADS TO INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE, ANDSHOULD MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE BE REQUIRED, IT COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENTWITHOUT WARNING.
Action Need To Fix It: REPLACE BOTH REAR AXLE HUBS.
Notes: SYSTEM: HYDRAULIC BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: P3 MOTORHOME CHASSIS WITH MODEL 80 REAR AXLE AND 4 WHEELDISC BRAKES.
Item Affected: WHEELS
Date Announced: 09/08/1992
Description of Recall: THE 19.5 X 6 FRONT STEEL WHEEL DISC CRACKS OUTSIDE THE MOUNTING BOLT CIRCLE AND ENDS AT THE HUB'S DIAMETER.
Conequence: IF THE CRACKING GOES UNNOTICED, THE CENTER PORTION OF THEDISC WILL CRACK COMPLETELY AND EVENTUALLY THE RIM PORTION OF THE WHEEL COULDSEPARATE FROM THE CENTER SECTION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Action Need To Fix It: REPLACE ALL SIX (SEVEN IF THERE IS A SPARE) DEFECTIVE WHEELS WITH NEWLY DESIGNED WHEELS.
Notes: SYSTEM: WHEELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM TRUCKS WITH 6.2L DIESEL ENGINES, I-BEAM FRONT AXLES,DISC/DRUM POWER BRAKES AND RATED 11,000 TO 11,500 LBS. GVW.
Item Affected: WHEELS
Date Announced: 09/08/1992
Description of Recall: THE 19.5 X 6 FRONT STEEL WHEEL DISC CRACKS OUTSIDE THE MOUNTING BOLT CIRCLE AND ENDS AT THE HUB'S DIAMETER.
Conequence: IF THE CRACKING GOES UNNOTICED, THE CENTER PORTION OF THEDISC WILL CRACK COMPLETELY AND EVENTUALLY THE RIM PORTION OF THE WHEEL COULDSEPARATE FROM THE CENTER SECTION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Action Need To Fix It: REPLACE ALL SIX (SEVEN IF THERE IS A SPARE) DEFECTIVE WHEELS WITH NEWLY DESIGNED WHEELS.
Notes: SYSTEM: WHEELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM TRUCKS WITH 6.2L DIESEL ENGINES, I-BEAM FRONT AXLES,DISC/DRUM POWER BRAKES AND RATED 11,000 TO 11,500 LBS. GVW.
