3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS
Posted on: 1992-04-23
Description
The automatic shoulder restraint systems can malfunction and become inoperative.
Consequence
Seat occupants without shoulder restraints are subject toincreased risk of injury in the event of a sudden stop or vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Replace the system drive and rail assembly with revised components.
Notes
System: automatic shoulder restraints.vehicle description: passenger cars with automatic shoulder restraints.note: while the automatic shoulder restrain system may not function, therestraint system can be operated manually, and should be used to preservethe safety of the seat occupant.
DEFECT #2 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Posted on: 1988-08-16
Description
Front passenger seat lap belt retractor, which incorporates a child seat belt locking feature, may malfunction.
Consequence
Seat belt lock would extract and child seat may move outof its restrained position.
Corrective Action
Replace front passenger seat lap retractor with a redesigned retractor.
Notes
System: front passenger seat lap belt.vehicle description: passenger cars.
DEFECT #3 - SUSPENSION
Posted on: 2008-04-17
Description
Federal mogul is recalling 6,903 aftermarket ball joint assemblies shipped between november 9, 2007 and march 26, 2008, which may have been packaged with incorrect nuts. The part numbers packaged with incorrect nuts are: k7147, k7329, k8683, and 104353. These parts were made for use on the various vehicles listed above.
Consequence
The nuts included in the packaging for these ball joint assemblies are missing the intended prevailing torque (self-locking) feature. If the incorrect nut was to become loose, the joining members may loosen leading to a separation of the ball joint. This may result in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Federal mogul will notify owners and replace the parts free of charge. The recall began on may 22, 2008. Owners can contact federal mogul at 877-489-6659.
Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket ball joint assemblies and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.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.