1985 Chevrolet Astro Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1985 Chevrolet Astro. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 93V187000Nov 16, 1993604,207 vehicles potentially affected
  Seats
  Covers: Chevrolet Astro 1985–1991, GMC Safari 1985–1991, Chevrolet Suburban 1989–1990 +1 more

  Reported issue: The recliner mechanism and the seat frame may have foam and/or vinyl between them, creating a "soft" joint. This "soft" joint results in lower than specified bolt torque which leads to joint looseness, causing bolt fatigue and eventual bolt failure.

  Possible consequence: If bolt failure occurs to the driver's seat, it wouldallow the seat back to suddenly recline, and could result in loss of vehiclecontrol and a vehicle crash without prior warning.

  Remedy: Dealers will remove the foam and/or vinyl from between the recliner mechanism and the seat frame "soft" joint and replace the recliner bolts.

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• 85V160000Dec 3, 198526,741 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
  Covers: Chevrolet Astro 1985, GMC Safari 1985

  Reported issue: A part of the steering gear housing which attaches to the frame may break. Consequence of defect: steering difficulties will occur and the steering gear to the frame may fracture resulting in loss of steering control. This could result in a vehicle crash.

  Remedy: Replace broken or cracked steering gear or install a brace if steering gear is not broken or cracked.

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• 85V124000Oct 7, 19854,870 vehicles potentially affected
  Parking brake › Driveline › Air › Chamber
  Covers: Chevrolet Astro 1983–1985

  Reported issue: The rear brake release time may be greater than the time specified in fmvss 121, "air brake system". In addition, some tractors may have warped parking brake apply springs which also effect the rear brake release time. Consequence of defect: tractors fail to meet the stopping distance specified in fmvss 121 which is required to stop the truck safely.

  Remedy: Install a quick release valve in the trailer service air line and increase the diameter of the rear service brake line. Also inspect rear spring brake chamber and release if necessary.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA92022Seat back bolt breakageClosed · Jun 24, 1992
• PE89106Rear axle seal failureClosed · Mar 23, 1989
• EA87009REAR BRAKESClosed · Jan 21, 1987
• PE86053Inadequate rear brakesClosed · May 1, 1986

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