1990 Chevrolet Astro Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1990 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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• 91V164000Sep 20, 19914,842 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
  Covers: Chevrolet Astro 1989–1991, Ford Aerostar 1989–1991, GMC Safari 1989–1991 +1 more

  Reported issue: Seat belt anchorage bar for rear sofa failed to sustain loads required by fmvss 210.

  Possible consequence: Vehicles would not comply with fmvss 210.

  Remedy: Replace noncomplying sofa bar with bar that meets requirements.

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• 91V102000Jun 14, 1991185 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
  Covers: Chevrolet Astro 1987–1991

  Reported issue: The seat belts for the front and mid-ship seats did not rest on pelvis as required by fmvss 209.

  Possible consequence: Seat belts may not restrain seat occupant, and couldinjure the seat occupant in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

  Remedy: Relocate seat belt anchor bolts to adjust belts for seat locations.

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• 90V146000Aug 13, 199030,640 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Chevrolet Astro 1990, GMC Safari 1990

  Reported issue: Fuel return hoses may break at either crimped coupling, causing a leakage of fuel.

  Possible consequence: In the event of a fuel return line separation, a fuelleak occurring in the presence of an ignition source could cause a fire.

  Remedy: Install a properly crimped fuel return hose.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE97025Instrument panel/dash electrical fireClosed · Jun 12, 1997
• EA92022Seat back bolt breakageClosed · Jun 24, 1992
• DP92012APV FIRESClosed · Jun 9, 1992
• EA91028BRAKE FAILUREClosed · Jun 10, 1991
• PE91052BRAKE FAILUREClosed · Feb 22, 1991
• PE91038Sliding door hinge failureClosed · Jan 23, 1991

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