7 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SEATS
Posted on: 1984-06-20
Description
Seat frame structure could sever front seat belts if vehicle is involved in an accident, depending on force of impact.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will install a molded spacer between reinforcement plates and lower decorative plastic cover.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with non-reclining frontseats.system: interior; front seat belts.consequences of defect: if seat belt is cut during impact, front passengerswill no longer be protected by safety belt, which could result in personalinjury.note: until the defect can be corrected, seat belts should be used as they doafford some protection.
DEFECT #2 - SUSPENSION:REAR
Posted on: 1985-11-13
Description
Rear supension control arm-to-spindle attachment bolts may be subject to fracture causing the rear spindle to separate during use of car. Consequence of defect: if bolts fracture and rear spindle disengages from control arm, loss of control will be experience which may result in an accident.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Replace rear suspension bolts as necessary.
Notes
System: rear suspension bolts. Vehicle description: passenger cars. This is an addendum the nhtsa recall number 85v086000.
DEFECT #3 - SEATS
Posted on: 1986-07-01
Description
The forward bolt that provides part of the attachment between the driver's seat back assembly and the seat cushion frame may be subject to fatigue fracture. Consequence of defect: if this bolt breaks, the driver and seat back will fall back, which could result in the driver losing control of the car and possibly lead to an accident.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Replace screws that attach driver's seat back assembly to the seat cushion frame.
Notes
System: driver's seat back. Vehicle description: passenger cars.
DEFECT #4 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Posted on: 1984-01-11
Description
The bolts that attach the d-shaped ring for the shoulder belt are inadequately supported by the material in which they are mounted. The attachment does not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, seat belt assembly anchorages.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealers will install new attaching hardware to improve the strength of the mounting.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks.system: interior systems; seat belts and upper torso restraint attachments.consequences of defect: in severe collisions, the shoulder belt attachmentcould separate, increasing the possibility of occupant injury.note: manufacturer advises that seat belts should continue to be used at alltimes, as substantial benefits may still be obtained.
DEFECT #5 - INTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 1983-05-31
Description
In the event of a short circuit in the instrument panel, the headlamp and interior illumination control switches could overheat.
Consequence
Corrective Action
The headlamp switch will be replaced and fuse and fuse panel will be inspected for safe operation.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: lights; headlamps and instrument panel interior control switches.consequences of defect: overheating could cause melting of the switch, possiblyleading to a fire and personal injury to vehicle occupants.
DEFECT #6 - SUSPENSION:REAR
Posted on: 1985-07-09
Description
Rear suspension control arm-to-spindle attachment bolts may be subject to fracture during use of car. Consequence of defect: if bolts fracture, rear spindle could disengage from control arm and possibly result in loss of control.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Replace rear suspension bolts as necessary.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger cars. System: rear suspension bolts.
DEFECT #7 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Posted on: 2007-08-24
Description
Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between august 2006 and july 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. The fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump to leak.
Consequence
A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.
Corrective Action
Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. The recall began on october 15, 2007. Owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.
Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket carter, napa, accuflow, tru flow, parts master, and parts depot brand fuel pumps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed motor vehicles.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.