3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
Ball joints installed on the involved vehicles as replacement parts may have been incorrectly heat-treated during manufacture. These replacement ball joints may break without prior warning, causing the suspension to collapse.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the suspect ball joints at no cost to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: suspension; ball joints.consequences of defect: failure of the front suspension could cause loss ofvehicle control and an accident.
DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
Consequence
Corrective Action
Notes
Austin campaign no b016.possibility that the outer rubber casing of the frontbrake hose may be subject to cracking.the cracking is due to suspension/brakehose movement which is characteristic of this model when operated under arduousconditions.if cracking occurs and leads to possible hose rupture, thuspermitting lossof hydraulic brake fluid and loss of front braking action.ifthis condition exists it could result in increased vehicle normal stoppingdistance.(correct by inspecting and replacing hose where necessary).
DEFECT #3 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The possibility exists that, due to outside influences such as salt on the roads, the fuel tank may develop areas of corrosion which could eventually result in fuel leakage.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect for corrosion and, if necessary, replace the fuel tank at no cost to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel tank assembly.consequences of defect: a leaking fuel tank, in the presence of an ignitionsource, can result in a fire and serious personal injury.