1977 Chevrolet P30
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1977 Chevrolet P30. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
5 recalls name the 1977 Chevrolet P30. 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 parking brake switch connector contains electrical wires that may be reversed. As a result, the lamp will be activated whenever the ignition IS turned on, even though the parking brake IS not engaged. This constitutes a non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems". The standard requires that the indicator…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, correct the parking brake switch wiring without charge to owner.
The involved vehicles do not have a brake fluid reservoir warning which states, "warning, clean filler cap before removing. Use only dot 3 fluid from a sealed container". This constitutes a non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems".
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will install the brake fluid reservoir warning plate without charge to owner.
The fuel tank fusible bushing element may have melted due to extremely high temperatures encountered when the tanks were exposed to direct sunlight rays during chassis storage.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel tank vent plug without charge to owner.
On the involved vehicles, the brake master cylinder may have been assembled with reservoir mounting bolts that were improperly processed. This could make these bolts brittle and subject to breaking. If breakage occurs, a brake fluid leak may develop between the reservoir and master cylinder. Loss of brake fluid would adversely affect vehicle braking…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will replace the master cylinder reservoir mounting bolts with an improved type, without charge to owner.
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