3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 1980-10-16
Description
Certain vehicles were equipped with front brake hose assemblies that were incorrectly manufactured by the supplier. These assemblies, both rh and lh, were incorrectly built with the fittings misoriented by 90 degrees. This could cause chafing of the brake hose through contact with the adjacent tire during full turns. Continued chafing could result in a brake fluid leak.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect both front brake hoses and, if necessary, replace one or both hoses at no charge.
Notes
Vehicle description: vans and wagons.system: service brakes; front brake hose assembly.consequences of defect: loss of brake fluid will cause a loss of front wheelbraking action, possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control and an accident.note: loss of brake fluid may be detected by illumination of the brake warninglight.
DEFECT #2 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Posted on: 1980-08-08
Description
Due to computer input error which resulted in an incorrect build schedule, some vehicles were shipped without the required exhaust system heat shields. When the vehicle is idled over an extended period of time, a missing exhaust heat shield may result in dangerously high floor pan temperatures.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will install frame-mounting heat shields without charge to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: trucks (vans) equipped with 300 or 302 cid engines.system: exhaust; heat shields.consequences of defect: this could result in personal injury to passengers orheat damage to items stored on the floor of the vehicle.
DEFECT #3 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Posted on: 2007-08-24
Description
Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between august 2006 and july 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. The fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump to leak.
Consequence
A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.
Corrective Action
Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. The recall began on october 15, 2007. Owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.
Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket carter, napa, accuflow, tru flow, parts master, and parts depot brand fuel pumps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed motor vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.