http://www.arfc.org/rss/feeds/autos/chevrolet/el_caminoThe latest automotive recalls from the National Highway Transportation Safety AdministrationFri, 26 Apr 2024 18:08:00 GMTen-us1440Copyright 2024, Eladrel Technologies, LLCAutomotiveMANUAL VALVE LINK IN THE TRANSMISSION MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY FORMED.http://www.arfc.org/autos/chevrolet/el_camino/recalls/000005093000002174000000183/recall.aspxMon, 26 Oct 1987 00:00:00 GMTEXCESSIVE ENLARGEMENT OF THE WHEEL CYLINDER PILOT HOLE IN THE REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATE COULD ALLOW THE WHEEL CYLINDER TO ROTATE AND CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID LEADS TO LOSS OF REAR BRAKE ACTION, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. FRONT BRAKES WOULD REMAIN OPERATIONAL.http://www.arfc.org/autos/chevrolet/el_camino/recalls/000004510000002167000000076/recall.aspxMon, 29 Apr 1985 00:00:00 GMTEXCESSIVE ENLARGEMENT OF THE WHEEL CYLINDER PILOT HOLE IN THE REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATE COULD ALLOW THE WHEEL CYLINDER TO ROTATE AND CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID LEADS TO LOSS OF REAR BRAKE ACTION, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. FRONT BRAKES WOULD REMAIN OPERATIONAL.http://www.arfc.org/autos/chevrolet/el_camino/recalls/000004510000002166000000076/recall.aspxMon, 29 Apr 1985 00:00:00 GMTEXCESSIVE ENLARGEMENT OF THE WHEEL CYLINDER PILOT HOLE IN THE REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATE COULD ALLOW THE WHEEL CYLINDER TO ROTATE AND CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID LEADS TO LOSS OF REAR BRAKE ACTION, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. FRONT BRAKES WOULD REMAIN OPERATIONAL.http://www.arfc.org/autos/chevrolet/el_camino/recalls/000004510000002165000000076/recall.aspxMon, 29 Apr 1985 00:00:00 GMTREAR AXLE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE AXLES THAT WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE AXLE SHAFT AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY FROM THE VEHICLE.http://www.arfc.org/autos/chevrolet/el_camino/recalls/000004378000002167000000197/recall.aspxSat, 24 Nov 1984 00:00:00 GMTREAR AXLE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE AXLES THAT WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE AXLE SHAFT AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY FROM THE VEHICLE.http://www.arfc.org/autos/chevrolet/el_camino/recalls/000004378000002166000000197/recall.aspxSat, 24 Nov 1984 00:00:00 GMTREAR AXLE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE AXLES THAT WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE AXLE SHAFT AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY FROM THE VEHICLE.http://www.arfc.org/autos/chevrolet/el_camino/recalls/000004378000002165000000197/recall.aspxSat, 24 Nov 1984 00:00:00 GMTSOME VEHICLES HAVE BUCKET SEAT BACK LOCKS THAT DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 207, ANCHORAGE OF SEATS. IN EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BACK LOCK MAY NOT FUNCTION.http://www.arfc.org/autos/chevrolet/el_camino/recalls/000004240000002171000000319/recall.aspxMon, 06 Feb 1984 00:00:00 GMTTHE MASTER CYLINDER REAR BRAKE PIPE, WHICH CARRIES BRAKE FLUID TO THE REAR BRAKES, MAY DEVELOP A LEAK DUE TO EXTENDED CHAFING ON THE AIR CLEANER RESONATOR BRACKET.http://www.arfc.org/autos/chevrolet/el_camino/recalls/000004144000002170000000073/recall.aspxThu, 13 Oct 1983 00:00:00 GMT"TX" HEAVY DUTY WHEELS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH LAMINATED STEEL. THE WHEEL DISC MAY FRACTURE AND THE WHEEL AND TIRE COULD PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.http://www.arfc.org/autos/chevrolet/el_camino/recalls/000003685000002168000000311/recall.aspxMon, 23 Mar 1981 00:00:00 GMTTHE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE LOWER REAR CONTROL ARM TO THE FRAME MAY FRACTURE. THE REAR CONTROL ARM SUPPORTS AND POSITIONS THE REAR AXLE. FRACTURE OF THE BOLTS WOULD ALLOW THE CONTROL ARM TO DROP FREE.http://www.arfc.org/autos/chevrolet/el_camino/recalls/000003674000002168000000045/recall.aspxWed, 25 Feb 1981 00:00:00 GMTTHE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE LOWER REAR CONTROL ARM TO THE FRAME MAY FRACTURE. THE REAR CONTROL ARM SUPPORTS AND POSITIONS THE REAR AXLE. FRACTURE OF THE BOLTS WOULD ALLOW THE CONTROL ARM TO DROP FREE.http://www.arfc.org/autos/chevrolet/el_camino/recalls/000003674000002167000000045/recall.aspxWed, 25 Feb 1981 00:00:00 GMTTHE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE LOWER REAR CONTROL ARM TO THE FRAME MAY FRACTURE. THE REAR CONTROL ARM SUPPORTS AND POSITIONS THE REAR AXLE. FRACTURE OF THE BOLTS WOULD ALLOW THE CONTROL ARM TO DROP FREE.http://www.arfc.org/autos/chevrolet/el_camino/recalls/000003674000002166000000045/recall.aspxWed, 25 Feb 1981 00:00:00 GMTTHE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE LOWER REAR CONTROL ARM TO THE FRAME MAY FRACTURE. THE REAR CONTROL ARM SUPPORTS AND POSITIONS THE REAR AXLE. FRACTURE OF THE BOLTS WOULD ALLOW THE CONTROL ARM TO DROP FREE.http://www.arfc.org/autos/chevrolet/el_camino/recalls/000003674000002165000000045/recall.aspxWed, 25 Feb 1981 00:00:00 GMTTHE HUB PORTION OF THE FAN BLADE ASSEMBLY COULD CRACK DUE TO HIGH STRESS LEVELS GENERATED DURING ENGINE OPERATING CONDITIONS. EVENTUALLY, THE BLADE COULD BREAK APART AT THE HUB AND BLADE PIECES COULD BE PROPELLED INTO THE ENGINE. IF THE HOOD IS OPEN WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, THE FRAGMENTS WOULD BE FREE TO FLY FROM THE VEHICLE.http://www.arfc.org/autos/chevrolet/el_camino/recalls/000002884000002165000000136/recall.aspxTue, 13 Jun 1978 00:00:00 GMT