NHTSA Campaign #07E088000 EQUIPMENT

OCTOBER 24
2007

121,680 vehicles recalled

1979 CHEVROLET MALIBU -- Certain honeywell fram racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters that were manufactured from May 25, 2006, through September 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. The affected filters are marked with a date code A61451 through A72571 sequentially. The date code and part number appear on the filter housing. Fram racing HP4 and HP8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. The gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures.

This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. The recall began during November 2007. Owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07E088000 »

NHTSA Campaign #85V048000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS

APRIL 29
1985

1,810,000 vehicles recalled

1979 CHEVROLET MALIBU -- Excessive 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.

Add a part to prevent wheel cylinder from rotating. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #85V048000 »

NHTSA Campaign #84V149000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

NOVEMBER 24
1984

3,100,000 vehicles recalled

1979 CHEVROLET MALIBU -- Rear 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.

The dealer will inspect the rear axle to determine whether it was manufactured at the buffalo plant. If so, they will make axle measurements and if necessary replace or modify affected axle components without charge. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #84V149000 »

NHTSA Campaign #81V025000 SUSPENSION:REAR

FEBRUARY 25
1981

5,821,160 vehicles recalled

1979 CHEVROLET MALIBU -- The 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.

Both rear control arm attachment bolts will be replaced without charge. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #81V025000 »

NHTSA Campaign #81V022000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

FEBRUARY 11
1981

67,350 vehicles recalled

1979 CHEVROLET MALIBU -- The electro-clear rear window defoggers contain a defect which causes the glass to shatter without impact during or some time after use of the defogger. Vertical electrical strips may deteriorate and cause hot spots that can result in breakage of the rear glass.

Vehicles will be inspected for presence of a particular weatherstrip. If present, a layer of a special conductive epoxy will be added to the vertical bar on the rear window glass. This epoxy is a new conductive material which will not react with the weatherstrip. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #81V022000 »

NHTSA Campaign #79V196000 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

AUGUST 28
1979

491 vehicles recalled

1979 CHEVROLET MALIBU -- The invovled vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 201, "Occupant Protection In Interior Impacts". incorrect head restraints may have been installed.

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install new head restraints at no cost to owner. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #79V196000 »