2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The possibility exists that driving on unpaved road surfaces, particularly roads which are heavily graveled and which are extremely wavy or filled with chuckholes, at speeds which cause the car to pitch excessively, the front crossmember may scoop up loose stones or gravel and could be thrown into the engine compartment. It is possible for one of these stones to lodge between the steering coupling and the frame and cause increased steering effort or interference with steering control of the car when steering wheel is turned to the left.
Consequence
Increased steering effort or interference with steeringcontrol may lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Corrective Action
Inspect and install shield on affected vehicles.
Notes
System: steering.vehicle description: passenger cars.
DEFECT #2 - SEATS
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
Consequence
Corrective Action
Notes
Oldsmobile campaign no 72-c-2.chevrolet campaign no 72-c-10.pontiaccampaign no 72-c-4.possibility that manual front seat adjuster may not havebeen installed properly and may not stay engaged in adjuster track during animpact, as required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no.207.(correct by installing new seat adjuster on passenger side of front seat.)