1989 CHEVROLET K20 RECALL - #93V016000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
UNANTICIPATED HEAT IN THE TRANSMISSION CAN FORCE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID OUT OF THE VENT TUBE.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1989 CHEVROLET K20 |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
12/1/1986 - 8/1/1992 |
| Recalled on |
2/4/1993 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
3/13/1993 |
| # Affected |
1,702,880 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
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| Description |
UNANTICIPATED HEAT IN THE TRANSMISSION CAN FORCE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID OUT OF THE VENT TUBE. |
| Consequences |
THE VENTED TRANSMISSION FLUID CAN CATCH FIRE IF EXPOSEDTO A SOURCE OF IGNITION. |
| Corrective action |
INSTALL A LONGER TRANSMISSION VENT HOSE ROUTED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS WITH 5.0 L, 5.7 L, AND 7.4 L ENGINES AND 4L60,4L60-E, AND 3L80 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. |
| See also |
1989 CHEVROLET K20 Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
1989 CHEVROLET K20 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DISC, ROTOR
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