DUE TO A THIN CASE CASTING, AN EXTERNAL TRANSMISSION LEAK CAN OCCUR

Feb 16, 1995 — Recall Campaign #95V026000

DUE TO A THIN CASE CASTING, AN EXTERNAL TRANSMISSION LEAK CAN OCCUR.

The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 13,853 units affected.

NHTSA Safety Recall Notice

95V026000

Manufacturer:	General Motors, LLC
Recall date:	February 16, 1995
NHTSA Campaign #:	95V026000
Units affected:	13,853

Description:: DUE TO A THIN CASE CASTING, AN EXTERNAL TRANSMISSION LEAK CAN OCCUR.
Consequeces:: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE TRANSMISSION OIL TO SPRAYONTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND RESULT IN A POSSIBLE VEHICLE FIRE.
Corrective action:: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION CASE ASSEMBLY FOR THE INVOLVED CASE CASTING. IF THE ASSEMBLY IS INVOLVED, THE TRANSMISSION WILL BE REPLACED.
Notes:: SYSTEM: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; COOLING UNIT AND LINES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS AND VANS EQUIPPED WITH 4L80-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-810-456-4547. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Affects the following:

1995 CHEVROLET C20 Complaints
WHILE DRIVING ATANY SPEED IN RAINY WEATHER WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK;
1995 CHEVROLET C30 Complaints
THE VAN WAS IN AN ACCIDENT. DUE TO THE IMPACT OF THE HIT, AND THE FACT THAT THE VAN IS NOT SUITABLE PER FDA REQUIREMENTS FOR A CAR SEAT. I HAD TO INSTALL A SEAT FROM ANOTHER SUV IN ORDER FOR THE CAR SEAT TO BE INSTALLED. THIS WAS MY ONLY VEHICLE AND THE FACT THAT THERE WAS NO OPTION FOR A SAFE INFANT CAR SEAT IS UNACCEPTABLE. I WAS HIT BY A DRIVER THAT CAUSED MAJOR IMPACT AND COULD HAVE RESULTED IN DEATH DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS.;
1995 CHEVROLET G30 Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CHEVROLET G30. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE BALL JOINT FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THAT THE BALL JOINT WAS FRACTURED AND ALSO CAUSED THE TIE ROD TO FRACTURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 254,000.;
1995 CHEVROLET K20 Complaints
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. RECALL ISSUED ONVARIOUS MAKES AND MODELS. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE VIN NOT INCLUDEDDUE TO VIN. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK;
1995 CHEVROLET K30 Complaints
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOORBOARD. THIS HAPPENS DURING NORMAL BRAKING/NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS AND NO INCLEMENT WEATHER. THE BRAKING SYSTEM HAS BEEN SERVICED FIVE TIMES IN A ONE YEAR PERIOD. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT CONTINUES TO STAY ON. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURHTER INFORMATION. *AK;