3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
On the involved vehicles, the hood secondary catch system may be misaligned which may cause the secondary catch to malfunction. Consequently, the hood may not be securely latched.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will adjust the catch system to fully secure the hood, without charge.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: structure; hood secondary latch/striker.consequences of defect: the hood could spring open during vehicle operation,obscuring the drivers view of the road and, possibly, causing an accident.note: if the vehicle was previously recalled for correction of the servicebrake hydraulic system, the secondary hood catch service should also have beencompleted.
DEFECT #2 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The columns may contain steering shafts in which the steering column coupling roll pin retaining notch was machined too deep. This may cause the steering wheel shaft to become disengaged from the rest of the steering assembly.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will install a cotter pin through the roll pin to ensure retention, at no cost to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with tilt steering wheels.system: steering assembly; steering column coupling.consequences of defect: this condition would result in loss of steeringcapability and, possibly, loss of vehicle control and an accident.
DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
On the involved vehicles, damage to the front wheel brake hydraulic system could occur due to front wheel brake line tube corrosion. Front wheel brake hoses may become brittle and crack due to prolonged operation in cold temperatures.
Consequence
Corrective Action
The dealer will replace both front hoses if found necessary and in addition, will install a plastic shield between the battery thermo-guard and the tubes to prevent corrosion.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; steel brake tubes.consequences of defect: loss of front wheel braking capability could resultwhich would increase the vehicle stopping distance and could lead to anaccident.note: illumination of the red warning signal on the instrument panel shouldalert driver that brake malfunction has occurred.