3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Posted on: 1990-08-01
Description
Consequence
Occupants would not be adequately protected in event ofan accident or sudden stop.
Corrective Action
Install proper mounting hardware and seat belts.
Notes
Note: this recall was initialized by mark iii industries.system: seat belts, seat belt anchors, and seat mounting. Dom: sept. 1978 tosept. 1984.description on defect: improper mounting hardware and improper safety restraintsystems may have been installed in these vehicles.
DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 1980-10-16
Description
Certain vehicles were equipped with front brake hose assemblies that were incorrectly manufactured by the supplier. These assemblies, both rh and lh, were incorrectly built with the fittings misoriented by 90 degrees. This could cause chafing of the brake hose through contact with the adjacent tire during full turns. Continued chafing could result in a brake fluid leak.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect both front brake hoses and, if necessary, replace one or both hoses at no charge.
Notes
Vehicle description: vans and wagons.system: service brakes; front brake hose assembly.consequences of defect: loss of brake fluid will cause a loss of front wheelbraking action, possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control and an accident.note: loss of brake fluid may be detected by illumination of the brake warninglight.
DEFECT #3 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Posted on: 1980-08-08
Description
Due to computer input error which resulted in an incorrect build schedule, some vehicles were shipped without the required exhaust system heat shields. When the vehicle is idled over an extended period of time, a missing exhaust heat shield may result in dangerously high floor pan temperatures.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will install frame-mounting heat shields without charge to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: trucks (vans) equipped with 300 or 302 cid engines.system: exhaust; heat shields.consequences of defect: this could result in personal injury to passengers orheat damage to items stored on the floor of the vehicle.