Recall Date
OCT 24, 2007
Model Affected
1980 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
Recall Summary
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 HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Defect Consenquence
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.
Units Affected
121680
Notes
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Recall Date
OCT 14, 1980
Model Affected
1980 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
Recall Summary
VEHICLES MAY NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS". THE TIRE RIM SIZE WAS OMITTED ON THE EXISTING LABEL.
Defect Consenquence
Remedy
THE OWNER HAS THE OPTION OF AFFIXING THE CORRECT INFORMATION LABEL HIM/HERSELF OR HAVING THE DEALER DO IT AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Units Affected
85158
Notes
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Recall Date
OCT 15, 1980
Model Affected
1980 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
Recall Summary
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE FRONT BRAKE PIPE AND THE ENGINE OIL PAN. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE BRAKE PIPE TO CONTACT THE LEFT HAND FRONT EDGE OF THE OIL PAN, RESULTING IN WEAR AND, EVENTUALLY, DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE PIPE. THIS COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF BRAKES.
Defect Consenquence
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PIPE, IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE.
Units Affected
24719
Notes
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.