12 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STRUCTURE
Posted on: 2000-07-12
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia, where road salt use is heavy. A condition where one or both front engine cradle bolts can pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainers.
Consequence
If both bolts pull through, the front of the cradle would no longer be supported at the mounting locations and the steering intermediate shaft could separate from the steering gear.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the front and rear frame/cradle bolts and retainers.
Notes
Owner notification began september 28, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, buick at 1-800-521-7300, pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - STRUCTURE
Posted on: 1997-04-17
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and mini vans originally sold or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont and wisconsin. The rear cradle bolts pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainer. If both bolts pull through, the rear cradle would not longer be supported at these mounting locations and the steering intermediate shaft can separate from the steering gear.
Consequence
If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a vehicle crash could result.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the rear cradle bolts and retainers.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin during may 1997.note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300, chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #3 - WHEELS
Posted on: 1995-06-13
Description
Cracks develop in the wheel mounting surface. If these cracks become severe enough, the wheel will completely separate from the vehicle.
Consequence
If wheel separation occurs while the vehicle is in motion, loss of steering and brake control of the vehicle occurs, and a vehicle crash could result without prior warning.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the manufacturing date codes stamped on each wheel of the vehicle and if a wheel falls within the specified date code range, the dealer will replace that wheel assembly.
Notes
System: wheels.vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with kelsey hayes steelwheels; models rpo pb9 14 and pg1 15.note: vehicles previously inspected that had less than four wheels replaced in recall campaign 94v-041 are to be reinspected.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time,should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020; buick at 1-800-521-7300; pontiac at 1-800-762-2737; or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #4 - WHEELS
Posted on: 1995-04-06
Description
Cracks develop in the wheel mounting surface. If these cracks become severe enough, the wheel will completely separate from the vehicle.
Consequence
If wheel separation occurs while the vehicle is in motion, loss of steering and brake control of the vehicle occurs, and a vehicle crash could result without prior warning.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the manufacturing codes stamped on each wheel of the vehicle and if a wheel falls within the specified date code range, the dealer will replace that wheel assembly.
Notes
System: wheels.vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with kelsey hayes steel wheels; models rpo pb6 14 and rpo pg1 15.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020; oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537; pontiac at 1-800-762-2737; or buick at 1-800-521-7300. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #5 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Posted on: 1992-06-26
Description
Brake stoplamps may not illuminate or, in some cases, stoplamps may not stay illuminated all the time when brakes are applied due to a faulty stoplamp switch. Also, in vehicles with cruise control, a faulty stoplamp switch can result in resumption of the cruise control function upon release of the brake pedal.
Consequence
A trailing vehicle may not recognize a braking actionin time to respond appropriately. Also, cruise control will reengage uponrelease of the brake pedal and resume the set speed. In either case, it couldresult in a crash without prior warning.
Corrective Action
Install an improved design stoplamp switch.
Notes
System: brake stoplamp switch.vehicle description: passenger cars.note: this recall augments nhtsa recall 90v185000.
DEFECT #6 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Posted on: 1988-04-12
Description
The front shoulder belt guide loop attached to the upper rear corner of the door may interfere with the garnish molding.
Consequence
This interference could limit the rotation of the guideloop. If this condition exists and vehicle is involved in a crash it could bepossible for the shoulder belt welding to be cut by the guide. Loss of theshoulder belt function during a vehicle crash could increase the risk ofinjuries to occupants.
Corrective Action
A newly designed guide loop nut and spacer will be installed to eliminate the potential for interference conditions.
Notes
System: seat belts.vehicle description: passenger cars.
DEFECT #7 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Posted on: 1988-04-22
Description
The secondary hood latch may not properly engage.
Consequence
If primary latch disengages, hood could unexpectedlyopen. If car was in motion, hood could contact the windshield, reduce thedrivers forward vision area, and could result in an accident.
Corrective Action
Replace secondary latch with a new latch.
Notes
System: hood latch.vehicle description: passenger cars.
DEFECT #8 - WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
Posted on: 1988-03-25
Description
Wheel lug nuts were not properly torqued to specifications.
Consequence
Wheel lug nuts could loosen and/or come off the wheelstuds. This could eventually result in wheel separating from the vehicle.loss of vehicle control and a vehicle crash could occur.
Corrective Action
Inspection of vehicle and assure proper torque replaces any missing lug nut or loose stud.
Notes
System: wheel/lug nuts.vehicle description: passenger cars.
DEFECT #9 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 1988-04-06
Description
An interference between the transmission shift cable and the bellcrank clip in the steering column can result in disengagement of the transmission cable.
Consequence
This condition could allow the transmission to be in agear other than that displayed by the shift indicator. The vehicle could movein an unexpected direction and cause a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Corrective Action
A newly designed bellcrank clip will be installed.
Notes
System: transmission/shift linkage.vehicle description: passenger cars.
DEFECT #10 - PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
Posted on: 1988-12-01
Description
The parking brake cable may be disconnected from the left rear brake caliper.
Consequence
Parking brake cannot be properly applied and vehiclewill not meet the grade holding requirements of fmvss 105.
Corrective Action
Install a retainer on left rear caliper if cable is not already retained with a cotter pin and adjust parking brake system.
Notes
System: brakes/fmvss 105.vehicle description: passenger cars.
DEFECT #11 - SEAT BELTS
Posted on: 1990-07-19
Description
Front shoulder belt guide loop attachment fastener may pull through door mounted anchor plate.
Consequence
Seat belt may not sustain loads required by fmvss 210, and in a vehicle accident, the seat belt may not properly restrain a passenger, resulting in increased risk of greater injury to an occupant.
Corrective Action
Replace front shoulder belt guide loop attachment nuts and install new guide cover.
Notes
System: seat belt anchorage; fmvss 210.vehicle description: passenger cars.
DEFECT #12 - 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.