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GMC Safari Recalls
| Recall Date: |
AUG 13, 1990 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Model Affected: |
SAFARI |
| Units Affected: |
30640
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
AUG 13, 1990
Model Affected:
1990 GMC SAFARI
Summary:
FUEL RETURN HOSES MAY BREAK AT EITHER CRIMPED COUPLING, CAUSING A LEAKAGE OF FUEL.
Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A FUEL RETURN LINE SEPARATION, A FUELLEAK OCCURRING IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy:
INSTALL A PROPERLY CRIMPED FUEL RETURN HOSE.
Units Affected:
30640
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
| Recall Date: |
NOV 16, 1993 |
| Component: |
SEATS |
| Model Affected: |
SAFARI |
| Units Affected: |
604207
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
NOV 16, 1993
Model Affected:
1990 GMC SAFARI
Summary:
THE RECLINER MECHANISM AND THE SEAT FRAME MAY HAVE FOAM AND/OR VINYL BETWEEN THEM, CREATING A "SOFT" JOINT. THIS "SOFT" JOINT RESULTS IN LOWER THAN SPECIFIED BOLT TORQUE WHICH LEADS TO JOINT LOOSENESS, CAUSING BOLT FATIGUE AND EVENTUAL BOLT FAILURE.
Consequence:
IF BOLT FAILURE OCCURS TO THE DRIVER'S SEAT, IT WOULDALLOW THE SEAT BACK TO SUDDENLY RECLINE, AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE FOAM AND/OR VINYL FROM BETWEEN THE RECLINER MECHANISM AND THE SEAT FRAME "SOFT" JOINT AND REPLACE THE RECLINER BOLTS.
Units Affected:
604207
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
| Recall Date: |
SEP 20, 1991 |
| Component: |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Model Affected: |
SAFARI |
| Units Affected: |
4842
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
SEP 20, 1991
Model Affected:
1990 GMC SAFARI
Summary:
SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BAR FOR REAR SOFA FAILED TO SUSTAIN LOADS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210.
Consequence:
VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 210.
Remedy:
REPLACE NONCOMPLYING SOFA BAR WITH BAR THAT MEETS REQUIREMENTS.
Units Affected:
4842
Notes:
SHERROD VANS, INC.
| Recall Date: |
AUG 02, 1993 |
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR |
| Model Affected: |
SAFARI |
| Units Affected: |
341364
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
AUG 02, 1993
Model Affected:
1990 GMC SAFARI
Summary:
SEVERE CORROSION DUE TO ROAD SALT AT THE JOINT OF THE STAMPED STEEL CENTER SECTION AND THE CAST OUTER SECTION CAN CAUSE THE SECTIONS TO SEPARATE.
Consequence:
SEPARATION OF THE ROTOR SECTIONS CAN CAUSE LOSS OFBRAKING ABILITY IN THE AFFECTED WHEEL. THIS COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPINGDISTANCE AND/OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy:
REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WITH NEW ROTORS WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION COATING. HOWEVER, IF REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE LININGS ARE NECESSARY, IT WILL BE DONE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE SINCE BRAKE LININGS ARE NORMAL MAINTENANCE ITEMS.
Units Affected:
341364
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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