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this is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. vehicle description: 2001 chevrolet and gmc c-series medium duty vehicles equipped with an impco liquefied petroleum gas (lpg) conversion kit. the engine could backfire causing the inlet elbow to separate from its throttle body.

Corrective Action

if this were to occur, the inlet elbow would be retained but the vehicle would stop running due to inadequate fuel supply.

Recall Notes

dealer will install a new aluminum inlet elbow at no charge to the consumer.

2001 Gmc C Series

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Retractor

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: pickup and utility trucks. some of these vehicles have an internal component in the outboard seat belt retractors for the 2nd and 3rd row of seats that could be cracked. with repeated actuation of the locking mechanism, the crack could spread to the point such that the seat belt would no longer lock.

Corrective Action

in a crash, increased occupant injury could result from the no-lock condition.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the outboard seat belts for specific lot numbers and replace the belts if necessary. gm is enclosing an inspection procedure for the owners to use or they can have their dealers do the inspections. owner notification began july 2, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.

1989 Gmc C Series

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

trucks may have been produced with incorrect or missing

Corrective Action

trucks would not conform to requirements of fmvss 120.

Recall Notes

install correct certification label.

1979 Gmc C Series

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

Consequence of Defect

this is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. vehicle description: 1973-1979 light duty pickup trucks and vans equipped with flexible engine cooling fans. the flex fans were installed on vehicles equipped with a heavy cooling system and without air conditioning. over time, cracks can develop in the fan blade due to fatigue, engine modifications, or vehicle crashes.

Corrective Action

this could result in separation of the fan blades, increasing the risk of injury or death.

Recall Notes

owners are being asked to inspect the fan assembly to confirm if it is equipped with the fan in question. the fan assembly has seven fan blades and is identified by part number 336032 on each fan blade. if the vehicle is equipped with the flexible fan assembly, you should replace the fan. a new four-blade fixed pitch fan (part number 461317) will be available within the next few weeks. gm recommends that you never stand in line with or near the engine cooling fan when revving the engine. for the owner's protection, the hood should be closed when revving the engine. gm has decided to conduct a service campaign to advise owners to replace the fan assembly. owners can contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782, concerning this program.

1978 Gmc C Series

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this could result in separation of the fan blades, increasing the risk of injury or death.

Recall Notes

1977 Gmc C Series

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this could result in separation of the fan blades, increasing the risk of injury or death.

Recall Notes

1976 Gmc C Series

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this could result in separation of the fan blades, increasing the risk of injury or death.

Recall Notes

1975 Gmc C Series

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this could result in separation of the fan blades, increasing the risk of injury or death.

Recall Notes

1974 Gmc C Series

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this could result in separation of the fan blades, increasing the risk of injury or death.

Recall Notes

1973 Gmc C Series

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this could result in separation of the fan blades, increasing the risk of injury or death.

Recall Notes

1970 Gmc C Series

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Consequence of Defect

there is a possibility that a separated motor mount may allow the engine to lift, which may affect the throttle linkage, momentarily increasing throttle, possibly to full throttle.

Corrective Action

unexpected loss of throttle control may cause loss ofvehicle control and an accident.

Recall Notes

inspect engine mounts and install restraints which will limit engine lift and eliminate possible secondary effects to the throttle linkage due to engine mount separation.

1969 Gmc C Series

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Consequence of Defect

there is a possibility that a separated motor mount may allow the engine to lift, which may affect the throttle linkage, momentarily increasing throttle, possibly to full throttle.

Corrective Action

unexpected loss of throttle control may cause loss ofvehicle control and an accident.

Recall Notes

inspect engine mounts and install restraints which will limit engine lift and eliminate possible secondary effects to the throttle linkage due to engine mount separation.

1968 Gmc C Series

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Consequence of Defect

there is a possibility that a separated motor mount may allow the engine to lift, which may affect the throttle linkage, momentarily increasing throttle, possibly to full throttle.

Corrective Action

unexpected loss of throttle control may cause loss ofvehicle control and an accident.

Recall Notes

inspect engine mounts and install restraints which will limit engine lift and eliminate possible secondary effects to the throttle linkage due to engine mount separation.

1967 Gmc C Series

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Consequence of Defect

there is a possibility that a separated motor mount may allow the engine to lift, which may affect the throttle linkage, momentarily increasing throttle, possibly to full throttle.

Corrective Action

unexpected loss of throttle control may cause loss ofvehicle control and an accident.

Recall Notes

inspect engine mounts and install restraints which will limit engine lift and eliminate possible secondary effects to the throttle linkage due to engine mount separation.