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1988 Chevrolet Astro Van NHTSA Recalls
« on: March 26, 2010, 02:26:58 PM »
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
MAY 24
200627,176 vehicles recalled
1988 CHEVROLET ASTRO -- Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E049000 »

NHTSA Campaign #06E043000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
MAY 19
200688,303 vehicles recalled
1988 CHEVROLET ASTRO -- Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name P/N G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from October 18, 2005, through March 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on "document search" and then "bus applications"). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. As a result, the O-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.

This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1). For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E043000 »

NHTSA Campaign #06E026000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
MARCH 23
200661,944 vehicles recalled
1988 CHEVROLET ASTRO -- Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E026000 »

NHTSA Campaign #93V187000 SEATS
NOVEMBER 16
1993604,207 vehicles recalled
1988 CHEVROLET ASTRO -- 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.

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.

Dealers will remove the foam and/or vinyl from between the recliner mechanism and the seat frame "soft" joint and replace the recliner bolts. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #93V187000 »

NHTSA Campaign #91V102000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
JUNE 14
1991185 vehicles recalled
1988 CHEVROLET ASTRO -- The seat belts for the front and mid-ship seats did not rest on pelvis as required by FMVSS 209.

Seat belts may not restrain seat occupant, and couldinjure the seat occupant in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

Relocate seat belt anchor bolts to adjust belts for seat locations. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #91V102000 »

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