Chevrolet G20 recalls

What is wrong

R&r mobility is recalling 7 vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift system accessible for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.

Risk

A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.

Remedy

R&r mobility is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1‑818‑267‑3000.

Recall number 09V298000 · Recall details

What is wrong

R&r mobility is recalling 7 vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lift. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations on motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.

Risk

The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.

Remedy

R&r mobility is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lift free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1‑818‑267‑3000.

Recall number 09V297000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: chevrolet and gmc g vans equipped with sliding side doors and remedied during safety campaign (95v197/95-c-58) between july 18, 1997 and february 6, 1999. The sliding side-door rear latch was replaced with a latch that was improperly riveted.

Risk

In the event of a vehicle crash, the door may not perform as required and increased injuries could result.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the sliding door rear latch.

Recall number 99V126000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. One or both front brake rotor/hubs were built with an out-of-specification gray iron that can fail during the life of the vehicle.

Risk

If a driver continues to drive with a cracked rotor, the cracks could continue around the wheel mounting bolt circle and ultimately result in a wheel separation.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the rotors for a core date of "287" and, if found, replace the rotor.

Recall number 98V033000 · Recall details

What is wrong

The steering linkage assemby contains a relay rod tapered-stud attachment nut that was not torqued to proper specifications.

Risk

The tapered stud can loosen and the driver would notice a lag in the responsiveness to steering wheel inputs. Eventually the relay rod stud can fracture resulting loss of steering control.

Remedy

Dealers will remove the existing crimped nut and install a new nut torqued to specifications.

Recall number 96V187000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Water intrusion into the kick panel areas in front of both the driver and passenger doors can cause a corrosion path between the battery feed and the electrical ground.

Risk

This condition can cause an electrical short leading to ignition and combusion of the plastics in the electrical components of the vehicle resulting in a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the 25 amp circuit breakers with 25 amp fuses in the fuse block; remove a temporary paper fuse-block cover; install a plastic shield over the fuse block; replace and reorient the power door lock relay (if equipped); inspect the remote keyless entry module (if equipped) for signs of corrosion, replace if corroded, and reorient it; and apply additional body sealer in key areas.

Recall number 96V186000 · Recall details

What is wrong

These vehicles were built with a sliding side-door rear latch that was improperly riveted. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 206, "door locks and door retention components."

Risk

Consequence of non-compliance: in the event of a vehicle crash, the door will not perform as required by the standard.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the sliding door rear latch on all suspect vehicles.

Recall number 95V197000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Both the supplemental inflatable restraint (sir) caution label and an engine start label were installed on the same side of the driver's sun visor. This does not comply with fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection."

Risk

Consequence of non-compliance: operators could fail to notice and heed the warning labels.

Remedy

A new label, with installation instructions, will be sent directly to owners. Owners will install the label or can have their dealer install the label for them.

Recall number 94V227000 · Recall details

What is wrong

The front driver and passenger seat back height does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 202, "head restraints."

Risk

Consequence of non-compliance: seat occupants are subject to increased risk of injury in the event of a sudd stop or accident.

Remedy

Sherry designs will provide an attachable headrest for the dealer or customer to add to the seats.

Recall number 94V177000 · Recall details

What is wrong

The transformer used to power the neon center lightbeam can overheat and catch on fire.

Risk

The overheating and fires caused by the neon transformer can result in damage to the lightbeam assembly, the roof of the vehicle, and could result in a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Mark iii dealers will modify the assemblies to eliminate the neon lighting fixture in the vehicle and replace it with incandescent lights operating directly from the vehicle 12-volt battery.

Recall number 94V128000 · Recall details

What is wrong

The manufacturer's certification label and/or the driver air bag advisory label may be missing from the vehicles, which does not conform to the requirements of 49 cfr 567.

Risk

Consequence of non-compliance: owners of vehicle would be unaware of the load capacity of the vans, the van build date, and would not have any assurance that the vans meet the federal motor vehicle safety standards.

Remedy

The labels will be furnished to owner's for installation on the vehicles.

Recall number 94V087000 · Recall details

What is wrong

These vehicles were equipped with incorrect spare wheels. The use of an incorrect spare wheel in a mounted position can, under certain load conditions, eventually cause the wheel to crack and possibly separate from the vehicle.

Risk

Should the wheel crack and separate from the vehicle, loss of vehicle control can occur, resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Recall number 94V053000 · Recall details

What is wrong

The brake pedal assembly has a pushrod pin that is too small and it is installed in the wrong position, causing an increased brake pedal ratio and a decreased master cylinder stroke.

Risk

The reduced master cylinder stroke results in failure tomeet the partial system failure requirements of fmvss 105, "hydraulic brakesystems". A further reduction in braking ability at a time when partial systemfailure has occurred could result in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Replace the brake assembly.

Recall number 92V127000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Installation of safety belt anchorage bolts failed to comply with fmvss 210.

Risk

Incorrect installation of safety belt anchorages couldresult in failure of the safety belts to restrain seat occupants in the eventof a sudden stop or accident, and could result in injury to the seat occupant.

Remedy

Tighten the d-ring anchorage bolts to the pillar post to the correct torque.

Recall number 92V047000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Seat back of the rear bench seat may break away from the seat cushion in an accident.

Risk

Seat occupant would be subject to greater injury; vehiclewould not comply with fmvss 207.

Remedy

Install reinforcement that runs from side of seat back frame assembly to seat cushion frame assembly, strengthening the seat back.

Recall number 91V040000 · Recall details