2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
Posted on: 1984-06-20
Description
If the selector is gently or slowly moved towards park, the transmission may not change to parking gear. Similarly, slow movement of the selector from reverse to neutral may not remove the transmission from reverse gear.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will replace rubber-isolated shift rod with a conventional one-piece rod and will readjust the shift linkage.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 2.4 liter diesel engineand automatic transmission with column mounted shifters.system: power train transmission; gear selector lever.consequences of defect: a parked car not in the park mode may roll backward orforward if the parking brake is not set. Also when moving from reverse toneutral, vehicle may still move in reverse because the gear change did notoccur in the transmission. Unexpected vehicle movement may result in anaccident and personal injury.
DEFECT #2 - 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.