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Recalls for Chevrolet CITATION 1980
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- STEERING : RACK AND PINION
- the steering gear mounting plate on the involved vehicles may develop fatigue cracks at high mileage which would allow the steering gear attachment to become loose. if this condition exists, the driver may notice considerable "free play" in the steering wheel.
- POWER TRAIN : AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION : COOLING UNIT AND LINES
- the automatic cooler line hoses on some of the suspect vehicles may contain material voids, which combined with a high thermal expansion at elevated temperatures, could result in hose failure and transmission fluid leakage.
- SUSPENSION : FRONT : SPRINGS : COIL SPRINGS
- the front suspension coil spring may have a larger than desired inside diameter of the lower coil where it rests on the spring seat. this could allow the spring to be forced over the lower spring seat due to suspension forces.
- STRUCTURE : FRAME AND MEMBERS
- the longitudinal body bars at the rear control arm location may not have been adequately welded into the structure. some of these bars may have been pulled down from the body during shipment with resulting damage to the brake or fuel lines. separation of the control arm attachment may also result.
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : DELIVERY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- fuel hoses may be incorrectly positioned and contact the right front drive axle boot during vehicle operation. after a period of time, the rotating boot could wear a hole in the fuel hose, resulting in fule leakage.
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : FOUNDATION COMPONENTS : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- there is a potential for interference between the clutch control cable and brake pipe in the master cylinder. this can result in rubbing contact when the clutch pedal is operated. also, the brake pipe clearance to the transmission case may be inadequate. if this condition exists, it could eventually result in a failure in the brake pipe, causing loss of brake fluid and partial loss of braking action.
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : FOUNDATION COMPONENTS : DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
- under certain conditions, the rear brakes could lock up without prior warning during high deceleration braking. the problem may be caused by defective proportioner valves in the braking system.
- SEATS
- vehicles do not comply to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "anchorage of seats". the lock bar in the front seat adjuster assemblies may not engage properly and the ability of the seat adjuster to maintain the seat in a latched position during an accident may be reduced.
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
- under certain conditions, vehicles may experience premature rear wheel skid during braking. rear wheel skidding is most likely to occur on a wet or slick surface.