6 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The front wheel spindle on the involved vehicles may crack in service. Spindle stem separation could occur due to failure of the stem at the inner bearing fillet location.
Consequence
Corrective Action
The dealer will replace both front spindles, if necessary, free of charge.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with police package andoptional front disc brakes.system: steering; front wheel spindle.consequences of defect: should separation occur, loss of vehicle control and anaccident could result.
DEFECT #2 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
Consequence
Corrective Action
Notes
Possibility that accelerator cable was manufactured with improper wire cord.in cold weather may bind, holding accelerator open rather than permittingnormal deceler- ation.(correct by inspecting and installing new cable whenneces- sary.)
DEFECT #3 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
Consequence
Corrective Action
Notes
Possibility that cracks can be induced in front lower control arms if frontsuspension is repeatedly subjected to very severe loading sometimesentercountered in police service.such cracking could ultimately result infracture through arm in ball joint area, and cause discon- nection betweenlower control arm and front wheel which would seriously hamper driver's abilityto fully control vehicle.(correct by replacing with a heavy duty improvedarm.)
DEFECT #4 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
Consequence
Corrective Action
Notes
Possibility that hood latch mech- anism has insufficient clearance betweenparts.this could cause primary hood latch to bind, thus interfering with hoodclosure and preventing secondary latch from engaging, in which case hood couldopen while car is in motion.(correct by inspecting and replac- ing latch whennecessary.)
DEFECT #5 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
Consequence
Corrective Action
Notes
Possibility that brake fluid may contain excessive inorganic chloride whichwould have adverse effect on corrosion of brake components.this conditionwould ultimately cause brake malfunction.(correct by purging brake system ofold fluid and replacing with proper type.)
DEFECT #6 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
Consequence
Corrective Action
Notes
Possibility front brake hoses incorrectly routed on vehicles equipped with drum-type brakes.improperly positioned hoses may be damaged through contact with brake drums, causing front brakes to become inoperative.however, rear brakes would not be affected due to dual brake system.(correct by inspecting and properly routing hoses where necessary.)