9 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
Posted on: 1998-04-09
Description
Equipment description: aftermarket brake rotors for use on certain ford and mazda trucks. Cracked castings caused cracks to appear on the outer diameter of the rotor hat or around the stud hole.
Consequence
Loss of braking can result.
Corrective Action
Aimco will reimburse consumers/installers for the cost of replacement rotors and installation. Consumers are requested to return to the location where the rotors were originally purchased/installed for replacement.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin during april 1998.owners who do not receive the free rotors within a reasonable time should contact aimco at 815-759-7935.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Posted on: 1990-02-22
Description
Insufficient interference fit between fuel tank filler pipe and grommet could result in an inadequate seal which could allow fuel to seep from the joint.
Consequence
In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage could result in a fire.
Corrective Action
Install a revised design grommet.
Notes
System: fuel tank filler pipe.vehicle description: truck- van.
DEFECT #3 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Posted on: 1990-01-02
Description
Vans were produced without plastic cover designed to cover outboard seat back pivot hinge allowing webbing of front passenger-side safety belts to become abraded or cut due to contact with exposed hinge.
Consequence
Damage to belt webbing could weaken belts to point offailure increasing risk of injury in an accident or a sudden stop.
Corrective Action
Install plastic pivot cover; replace belts as necessary.
Notes
System: safety belts.vehicle description: vans equipped with captains chairs.
DEFECT #4 - SEATS
Posted on: 1988-09-09
Description
Wiring for the power lumbar seat system was routed directly beneath the seat cushion springs and may be abraded by the springs.
Consequence
This could result in a short circuit which may createsufficient heat to start a fire in the seat cushion pad and/or trim cover.
Corrective Action
Install a fuse within the power lumbar electrical circuit.
Notes
System: wiring for power lumbar seats.vehicle description: multipurpose vehicles and trucks equipped with power lumbarseat adjusters in the front seats.
DEFECT #5 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 1987-09-09
Description
Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.
Consequence
Coupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss of fuel which, inpresence of an ignition source, creates a fire risk.
Corrective Action
Install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.
Notes
System: fuel line couplingvehicle description: passenger cars and light trucks equipped with fuelinjection.
DEFECT #6 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 1986-09-05
Description
Fuel tanks may have been scored or penetrated when floor pan mounting holes for the partitions were drilled. Consequence of defect: fuel leakage may occur and in the presence of an ignition source, the potential for a fire would exist.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Replace fuel tanks as necessary.
Notes
System: fuel tanks. Vehicle description: vans equipped with domestic special order cargo area partitions.
DEFECT #7 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Posted on: 1988-06-09
Description
Vehicles equipped with trailer tow package have a trailer taillight relay assembly that contains wires of smaller gauge than the fuse link which protects the circuit.
Consequence
Should a short circuit occur in the wiring within therelay or if water intrusion occurs the smaller gauge wire in the relay willfunction as a fuse link and overheat. The possibility exists for a fire if thewires are exposed to combustible materials.
Corrective Action
Installation of a relay with wires of gauge adequate to protect the circuit.
Notes
System: electrical.vehicle description: multi purpose vehicle van, equipped with optional trailertow package.
DEFECT #8 - SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 1986-01-28
Description
There may be inadequate welding in some underbody structural areas, including those at the rear suspension attachments, which may cause it to separate. Consequence of defect: if rear suspension attachments should separate from the underbody during vehicle use, the axle could shift during acceleration or braking and may adversely affect the steering control which may lead to an accident.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Reinforce suspect weld locations and modify to prevent weld failure.
Notes
System: underbody/rear suspension.vehicle description: vans and wagons.
DEFECT #9 - 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.