Recalls for 1987 Chevrolet Corsica

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st_asaph posted a photo:

A quick snap of the Chevrolet Corsica that I rented from Avis, taking me northwards up the I-95 from NYC. My mini-vacation took me as far as Maine (a first-time visit), then heading back south, I stopped in Cape Cod. This view was taken in Newport RI, alongside one of the citys many Colonial-era houses.

The Chevrolet Corsica was typical car rental fare of the time, a bread-and-butter compact design that featured a column gear shift. No scorching performance, but perfectly adequate for me.

Chevrolet produced some 1.6 million Corsicas between 1987-96. Its been years since I last saw one - and they dont as yet turn up at the classic car shows I attend.

September 1991
Rollei 35 camera
Kodak Ektachrome 100 film.

DEFECT #1 - STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

Posted on: 1991-08-26
Description
Secondary hood latch assembly on these vehicles may not be properly adjusted and could become bent. This will lead to a condition where full primary latch engagement is not attained.

Consequence
A bent secondary hood latch could lead to the primarylatch not being fully engaged, allowing the hood to unexpectedly open. If thiswere to occur while the vehicle was in motion, the hood may contact thewindshield, reducing the forward vision area of the driver and a vehicle crashcould occur without prior warning.

Corrective Action
Replace the primary hood latch assembly, the secondary hood latch assembly, and the support bracket.

Notes
System: hood.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.

DEFECT #2 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

Posted on: 1990-01-02
Description
A door hinge (upper or lower) may break while opening or closing the door making it difficult to reposition and close properly.

Consequence
Hinge separation may reduce the structural integrity ofthe side of the car and increase risk of injury in certain types of accidents.

Corrective Action
Replace door hinges on both doors.

Notes
System: door hinges.vehicle description: passenger cars.

DEFECT #3 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

Posted on: 1986-12-22
Description
Part of pushbutton attachment of headlight switch may fracture. Consequence of defect: push button would not latch in on position resulting in inability to turn on headlights, reduced driver visibility, and the potential for a crash.

Consequence

Corrective Action
Install new headlight switch.

Notes
System: headlight switch. Vehicle description: passenger cars.

DEFECT #4 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Posted on: 1986-12-22
Description
Secondary hood latch may not properly engage due to contact with support bracket and/or the primary latch return spring.  Consequence of defect: if this occurs while vehicle is in motion, hood could open and contact the windshield, affecting the drivers vision area; this could result in a crash without warning.

Consequence

Corrective Action
Install secondary latch skid plate on corsica and beretta models.  Also, install a revised secondary latch assembly on beretta models.

Notes
System: secondary hood latch.  Vehicle description: passenger cars.

DEFECT #5 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Posted on: 1988-03-28
Description
Secondary hood latch assembly may not have been properly adjusted resulting in latch becoming bent.

Consequence
A bent secondary hood latch could cause the primarylatch to malfunction. If this occured the hood could unexpectedly open. Ifthis happened while vehicle is in motion reduction of forward visibility couldcause a vehicle crash without prior warning.

Corrective Action
Inspect and replace secondary hood latch assemblies as required.

Notes
System: hood latch/secondary.vehicle description: passenger cars.

DEFECT #6 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Posted on: 1987-05-11
Description
Loss of skid plate could lead to disengagement of both secondary and primary hood latches.

Consequence
Hood could open unexpectantly; if vehicle were inmotion, the hood could contact the windshield, reduce the drivers vision area,and a crash could occur without prior warning.

Corrective Action
Install a secondary latch skid plate and/or secondary latch skid plate retaining screws.

Notes
System: secondary hood latch.vehicle description: passenger cars.

DEFECT #7 - 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.