1984 Chevrolet P30
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1984 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.
Three bolts which attach the sill that supports the base of the seat were omitted; therefore vehicles do not comply with fmvss 210 and fmvss 207. consequence of defect: in the event of a crash, the floor…
The fan blade, when subjected to high stress levels, can fatigue and break apart at the hub while the engine IS running. consequence of defect: if breakage occurs while hood IS open, a person working under the hood or near the truck could be struck by a…
Due to a manufacturing problem with the fuel tank filler pipe, the fuel cap may improperly seal the end of the filler pipe. This fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 301, "fuel system integrity." in the event of a collision, an improperly sealed filler pipe could allow fuel spillage.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will inspect and replace fuel caps on all affected vehicles without charge.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fuel expulsion
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- Exhaust manifold leaks
Summary:some 1981-86 trucks with 7.4L engines and cast iron exhaustmanifolds may experience a condition where an exhaust leak developsbetween the manifold and the cylinder head mating surface causing a noisecondition. Most of the reports (and all of the injuries and themanifold fire) are from the P30 motorhome…
Summary:some 1981-86 trucks with 7.4L engines and cast iron exhaustmanifolds may experience a condition where an exhaust leak developsbetween the manifold and the cylinder head mating surface causing a noisecondition. Most of the reports (and all of the injuries and themanifold fire) are from the P30 motorhome chassis.gm states that a warpedor cracked manifold would permit small amounts of exhaust gas leakagegenerally resulting in noticeable noise and fumes.the exhaust manifoldsare susceptible to extreme heat conditions (such as operating under severeengine/vehicular load conditions and high ambient temperatures).themotorhome application IS particularly susceptible to this alleged defectsince the vehicle IS nearly always at or near the gvwr of the vehicle.thefew number of reports received by odi for a problem which began 8 years agosuggests that the defect either occurs infrequently or IS not perceived asa significant safety hazard.the service bulletin was issued to identifythe high temperature problem and provide a remedy against reoccurrence.===
- Lower control arm
Summary of information from manufacturer:manufacturer IS in receipt ofone complaint and five field reports.product report analysis states thelower control arm from waggoner corporation appears to have a small radiusat the transition of the side wall to the ball stud nose.current stampingsource, s.k.d., also has a…
Summary of information from manufacturer:manufacturer IS in receipt ofone complaint and five field reports.product report analysis states thelower control arm from waggoner corporation appears to have a small radiusat the transition of the side wall to the ball stud nose.current stampingsource, s.k.d., also has a small radius in the same area.s.k.d. Haschanged the trim to increase the radius to 1 inch and provide additionalstrength in the ball stud area.analysis:failure data indicates the left control arm and diesel engineapplication are over represented.all known failures have occurred at lowspeeds, or have been located as a result of an increase in the frequency ofmaintenance inspections.ball joint separation could result in collapse offront wheel suspension and loss of vehicle control.action: ir to gm sent 11/19/87 contact fleet owners.===
- Lower control arm failure
Summary of information from manufacturer:manufacturer IS in receipt ofone complaint and five field reports.product report analysis states thelower control arm from waggoner corporation appears to have a small radiusat the transition of the side wall to the ball stud nose.current stampingsource, s.k.d., also has a…
Summary of information from manufacturer:manufacturer IS in receipt ofone complaint and five field reports.product report analysis states thelower control arm from waggoner corporation appears to have a small radiusat the transition of the side wall to the ball stud nose.current stampingsource, s.k.d., also has a small radius in the same area.s.k.d. Haschanged the trim to increase the radius to 1 inch and provide additionalstrength in the ball stud area.analysis:data indicates 38 of 40 failures involve the left control arm,39 of the vehicles are powered by the diesel engine.all failures haveoccurred at low speeds, or have been located during increased frequencymaintenance inspections.separation of the ball joint from the controlarm could cause one side of the front wheel suspension to collapse,possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control.proposed action:upgrade this pe to an ea.===
- Fuel spurting
Summary of information from manufacturer:it appears that the gasoline inthe fuel tanks of the chevrolet P-30 chassis vehicles volatize increasingthe pressure within the fuel tanks.the fuel reservoir system IS closedrequiring the gasoline vapor to be removed through the carbon canister atthe front of the vehicle.the…
Summary of information from manufacturer:it appears that the gasoline inthe fuel tanks of the chevrolet P-30 chassis vehicles volatize increasingthe pressure within the fuel tanks.the fuel reservoir system IS closedrequiring the gasoline vapor to be removed through the carbon canister atthe front of the vehicle.the capacity of the canister to process the gasvapor IS limited by an orifice in the canister inlet line (the orifice isdesigned to restrict liquid gasoline from entering the canister).thefuel lines on the rails parallel to the exhaust system.when pressure does build up within the fuel system, the fuel cap design does not appearto allow for controlled pressure release allowing gasoline to spew fromthe inlet pipe.analysis:when the vehicle IS operated in particularly hot days (and/orhigh altitudes) the gasoline in the fuel tanks can volatize in excess ofthe carbon canister capacity allowing pressure to build in the fuel tanks.if the fuel cap IS not designed to allow controlled pressure relief duringremoval, gasoline may spurt out of the inlet pipe resulting in a potentialfire.proposed action:close this pe on gm and open an engineering analysisinvolving various motorhome manufacturers building on the gm P30 chassis.===
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