Rearview mirrors/devices: exteriorRecall 91V-086 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 91V-086 covers 30 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a rearview mirrors/devices: exterior problem, reported to NHTSA on June 3, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V086000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
REPLACE THE NON-CONFORMING REAR VIEW MIRRORS.
SYSTEM: REAR VIEW MIRRORS; FMVSS 111.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS OVER 10,000 POUNDS GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.