3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - AIR BAGS
Posted on: 2002-01-26
Description
Vehicles equipped with visteon air bag control modules. These modules were produced with an incorrect deployment calibration setting.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, improper air bag deployment could result, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the air bag electronic control unit. Owner notification began january 22, 2002. 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 qvale at 1-800-390-9606.
Notes
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: 2001-05-18
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. During first production, a metal overflow cup surrounding the fuel filler inlet was incorrectly installed.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, the metal cup could remain attached to the body causing the fuel filler neck to break resulting in fuel spillage and the risk of fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the fuel overflow cup. Owner notification began may 31, 2001. 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 qvale at 1-800-390-9606.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #3 - PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Posted on: 2001-01-17
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. If a vehicle is parked with the parking brake not fully applied and not in first gear, as directed in the owner guide, and the self adjustment pawl subsequently skips one or two teeth, the vehicle could move on some grades.
Consequence
This could result in unintended vehicle movement and a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Corrective Action
Dealers will modify the parking brake control and install a plate or over-bracket to the control to lock the self adjust mechanism in position following adjustment.
Notes
Owner notification was expected to begin during december 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 qag at1-800-390-9606.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).