1987 Chevrolet B6P042
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1987 Chevrolet B6P042. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 1987 Chevrolet B6P042. Newest first.
A crack may develop adjacent to the fuel tank seam weld attaching the tank end cap.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Melting of the air brake lines can occur where the air lines route under the left hand frame rail near the exhaust pipe.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Park brake drum loose
There is no summary currently available
- Fuel tank leaks
There is no summary currently available
- Fuel tank leak
There is no summary currently available
- 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 assembly line.explosions…
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 assembly line.explosions are reported assevere, with mufflers being blown open, spewing shrapnel, flames, andsparks.reportedly one employee received singed hair and eyebrows.asecond employee suffered deafness in one ear even though she was wearingappropriate ear protection.the problem may be related to changes in thefuel and emission systems, improper use of the manual choke, and numerousengine starts and shutdowns on the assembly line.proposed action:to open a preliminary evaluation.===
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