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1985 Chevrolet Astro Recall

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Active Safety 1985 Chevrolet Astro Recalls (2)

Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1985 Chevrolet Astro in Canada.

Ref #1993-153 Campaign : 3D39/49001
1993-11-15 65 907 units

Seats And Restraints

Issue Description

ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH BUCKET SEATS WITH KNOB TYPE RECLINER MECHANISMS, A FRONT SEAT RECLINER BOLT MAY FATIGUE AND BREAK. THIS MAY ALLOW THE SEAT BACK TO SUDDENLY RECLINE, WHICH CAN LEAD TO SUDDEN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. CORRECTION: RECLINER BOLTS WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (seats and restraints) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #1985-137 Campaign : 5A25
1985-11-28 2 088 units

Steering

Issue Description

IN SOME INSTANCES THE NO.2 STEERING GEAR TO FRAME RAIL ATTACHING BOSS HAS BEEN BROKEN/CRACKED. IF THIS SITUATION EXISTS AND IS NOT TAKEN CARE OF, FURTHER USE OF THE VEHICLE MAY CAUSE THE OTHER TWO STEERING GEAR TO FRAME RAIL ATTACHING BOSSES TO BREAK CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND POSSIBLE CRASH.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (steering) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
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