1979 Chevrolet Caprice
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1979 Chevrolet Caprice. Newest first.
Certain honeywell fram racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
The heads may break off the front outboard seat belt anchor bolts during normal vehicle operation even under no load conditions. This IS due to the combination of bolts used, high installation torque and arrangement of the body anchorage.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will replace all original equipment front outboard seat belt anchor bolts on the affected vehicles at no cost to owner.
A child could open the rear side compartment door and enter this compartment. The child could become entrapped if the door were to close, as it cannot be unlatched from the inside.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will replace the original compartment door latch, which can be latched without a key, with a new assembly that requires a key to latch as well as lock the door.
On the involved vehicles the brake stoplight and cruise control switch which IS operated by the brake pedal may have been assembled with an incorrect lubricant on the actuating plunger. This can cause the rear brake stoplights to become inoperative and the cruise control, if activated, to stay electrically engaged.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake stoplight and cruise control switch at no cost to owner.
Owner complaints
3 complaints1 involved a fire
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Latest complaints
- Electrical system › Horn · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission failed.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission forward clutch failed. *skd
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor
Catalytic coverter failed, causing fuel lines to catch on fire. (ohio state police report) *skd
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