4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
Consequence
Corrective Action
Notes
General motor campaign no 77-c-1.possibility that the steering intermediateshaft may have been assembled with coupling retainer locking tabs not bent overproperly or one or more of the lower flexible coupling rivets improperlypeened.if either of these conditions exists, the intermediate shaft assemblycould separate causing loss of steering control, and vehicle crash may occurwithout prior warning.(correct by inspecting, and replacing shaft wherenecessary).passenger vehicle.
DEFECT #2 - SUSPENSION:REAR
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The rear axle shafts on the involved vehicles may have a flaw in the metal. As a result, the shaft may break, which would allow the tire and wheel assembly to separate from the vehicle.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install one or both new rear axle shafts, without charge to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: suspension; rear axle.consequences of defect: if this occurs while the vehicle is in motion, it couldresult in loss of vehicle control without warning and an accident.note: as a precaution, prior to having vehicle inspected, driver should avoidfast cornering, rapid accelerations, or any type of driving which may imposeexcessive loads on the rear axle shafts.
DEFECT #3 - WHEELS:CENTER SECTION
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The center (spider) section of wheels installed on these vehicles may have been manufactured from an incorrect grade of steel. The center section may fatigue and separate from the wheel rim.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect and will replace defective wheels with wheels made from the correct grade of steel, without charge to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: wheels; center disc spider.consequences of defect: if separation occurs during vehicle operation, loss ofvehicle control and an accident could result.
DEFECT #4 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2007-10-30
Description
Certain honeywell fram racing brand hp4 and hp8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. The affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. The date code and part number appear on the filter housing. Fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. The gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures.
Consequence
This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Corrective Action
Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. The recall began during november 2007. Owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
Notes
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.