9 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Posted on: 1986-02-26
Description
The throttle return spring assembly may fail preventing the throttle from returning to the closed (idle) position when the accelerator pedal is released. Consequence of defect: engine speed may not decrease and loss of accelerator control could result in an accident without prior warning.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Replace throttle return spring.
Notes
System: throttle return spring. Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with 2.5 liter 4 cylinder engines.
DEFECT #2 - STRUCTURE
Posted on: 1987-08-17
Description
Small cracks may develop in the body pillar around the door striker bolt hole.
Consequence
Cracks would increase leading to difficulty in closingthe door and might allow door to come open during a crash, increasinglikelihood of injury to occupants.
Corrective Action
Install inner and outer reinforcement plate on both left and right body pillars.
Notes
System: body pillarvehicle description: two door passenger cars.
DEFECT #3 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Posted on: 1988-02-16
Description
Under extended headlamp usage, circuitry in the headlamp switch panel might experience increased resistance and excessive heat buildup.
Consequence
Headlights would cycle on and off. Sudden loss ofheadlights under severe weather or nightimer driving conditions could resultin a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Replace headlight switch with modified switch.
Notes
System: headlamp switch circuitry.vehicle description: passenger cars.
DEFECT #4 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Posted on: 1984-12-05
Description
The vehicles were assembled with front seat belt retractors which may not perform adequately during a collision.
Consequence
Corrective Action
The dealer will replace the left and right front seat belt retractors free of charge.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: interior systems; front seat belt retractor.consequences of defect: in the event of a vehicle crash, failure of a frontseat belt retractor would increase chances of occupant injury.
DEFECT #5 - STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Posted on: 1985-05-01
Description
The rear bumper may fracture during a rear end collision, puncture the fuel tank, and cause a fuel leak. Consequence of defect: a fuel leak creates the potential for a fire which could result in burn injuries to persons in or near the car.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Replace the rear bumper brackets and the l shaped reinforcement with a u shaped full reinforcement.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger cars, except those equipped with full aluminum rear bumper reinforcement. System: rear bumper/fuel tank.
DEFECT #6 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 1985-09-24
Description
The certification label located on the left front door did not include a required federal certification statement. Consequence of defect: vehicles do not comply with federal regulation 567.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Labels containing correct information are being mailed and should be installed on the left front door.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger cars. System: certification label (federal regulation 567).
DEFECT #7 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 1984-11-13
Description
The tie rods are part of the steering linkage and transmit turning movements to the wheels. The bolts that fasten the tie rods to their adjusters may not be tight enough. This could allow the tie rod to loosen and detach itself from the adjuster.
Consequence
Corrective Action
The tie rod end bolts will be tightened without cost to the owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: steering linkages; tie rods.consequences of defect: a loss of steering control and a possible vehicle crashcould result.
DEFECT #8 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Posted on: 1985-05-01
Description
A loss of bonding adhesion between the paint and the windshield opening area could allow the windshield to separate during a 30 mile per hour frontal barrier test required by fmvss 212, windshield retention. Consequence of defect: windshield separation during an accident could result in an unbelted occupant being ejected from the car and severly injured.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Remove and reinstall windshield if a lack of paint bonding is evident.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger cars. System: windshield/fmvss 212.
DEFECT #9 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Posted on: 2006-05-22
Description
Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications). The connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. As a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.
Consequence
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Corrective Action
Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on october 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.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.