NHTSA Recall 91V086000
NHTSA Campaign Id 91V086000; Date: Jun. 3, 1991
Reduced reflective area on outside rear view mirrorsreduces the driver's apparent area of visibility in the rear of the truck. Thisreduced area of visibility increases the likelihood of vehicle collision.
Recalled Vehicles:
1987 Chevrolet R3500; 1988 Chevrolet R3500; 1989 Chevrolet R3500; 1987 Chevrolet V3500; 1988 Chevrolet V3500; 1989 Chevrolet V3500; 1988 GMC R3500; 1989 GMC R3500; 1988 GMC V3500; 1989 GMC V3500
Component: Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices:exterior
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 30
Recall Summary:
The rear view mirrors on each side of these vehicles have thirty-nine square inches of reflective surface, less than the fifty square inches required by fmvss 111.
How to Fix:
Replace the non-conforming rear view mirrors.
Recall Notes:
System: rear view mirrors; fmvss 111. Vehicle description: light trucks over 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 21, 1991
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