6 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - WHEELS
Posted on: 1991-12-16
Description
The styled steel wheels can have cracks developing at the outer edges of the wheel where the spokes meet the rim. The cracks propagate from each side of a spoke toward each other, and eventually meet. The meeting of the cracks results in complete seaparation of a spoke from the wheel.
Consequence
The cracking condition can occur on every spoke on thewheel, causing complete separation of the wheel from the vehicle, and resultingin loss of steering and braking control.
Corrective Action
Replace the involved wheel assemblies.
Notes
System: wheels.vehicle description: passenger cars with styled steel wheels.
DEFECT #2 - SEAT BELTS
Posted on: 1991-11-26
Description
The front shoulder belt retractors may have reduced sensitivity of the lock-up feature and would not function in a sudden deceleration or crash.
Consequence
Failure of the shoulder belt retractor would result inthe seat occupant only being restrained by the lap belt in a crash or suddenstop, and an increased possibility of injury.
Corrective Action
Notes
System: safety belts (passive restraint).vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with door mounted shoulder and lapsafety belt systems.corective action: replace the front shoulder belt retractors and assemblies.
DEFECT #3 - SEATS
Posted on: 1989-06-05
Description
The front seat frame assembly may contain an improper, missing and/or mislocated weld that could fracture.
Consequence
This could cause unexpected seat movement and result inpersonal injury and/or loss of control of the car.
Corrective Action
Replace both front seat assemblies.
Notes
System: front seat frame.vehicle description: passenger cars.
DEFECT #4 - SEAT BELTS
Posted on: 1989-03-22
Description
Front seat belt latch plates may not engage the buckle assemblies.
Consequence
In event of an accident, unbelted or improperly beltedoccupants are more at risk to injury than if belts are properly buckled.
Corrective Action
Replace improperly functioning buckle assemblies.
Notes
System: front seat belt latch/fmvss 209.vehicle description: passenger cars.
DEFECT #5 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 1988-12-15
Description
A fuel tank leak could occur due to small creases on the tank underside cracking during pressure cycling which occurs during normal operation.
Consequence
In presence of an ignition source, this condition couldresult in a fire.
Corrective Action
Replace fuel tank.
Notes
System: fuel tank.vehicle description: passenger cars with 2.0l or 2.8l engines.
DEFECT #6 - 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.