5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Posted on: 1986-02-26
Description
The throttle return spring assembly may fail preventing the throttle from returning to the closed (idle) position when the accelerator pedal is released. Consequence of defect: engine speed may not decrease and loss of accelerator control could result in an accident without prior warning.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Replace throttle return spring.
Notes
System: throttle return spring. Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with 2.5 liter 4 cylinder engines.
DEFECT #2 - STRUCTURE
Posted on: 1987-08-17
Description
Small cracks may develop in the body pillar around the door striker bolt hole.
Consequence
Cracks would increase leading to difficulty in closingthe door and might allow door to come open during a crash, increasinglikelihood of injury to occupants.
Corrective Action
Install inner and outer reinforcement plate on both left and right body pillars.
Notes
System: body pillarvehicle description: two door passenger cars.
DEFECT #3 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Posted on: 1986-08-29
Description
The secondary hood latch may be incorrectly aligned, or may exhibit a binding condition of the latch pivot. Consequence of defect: this condition could result in the primary hood latch not being completely engaged to the hood, the hood could unexpectedly open while vehicle is in motion. Should this occur, the hood may contact the windshield reducing the forward vision area of the driver and a vehicle crash without prior warning could occur.
Consequence
Corrective Action
The secondary hood latch will be replaced and inspect the primary hood latch pop-up lever.
Notes
System: hoodlatch/secondary.vehicle description: passenger cars.
DEFECT #4 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Posted on: 1985-05-01
Description
A loss of bonding adhesion between the paint and the windshield opening area could allow the windshield to separate during a 30 mile per hour frontal barrier test required by fmvss 212, windshield retention. Consequence of defect: windshield separation during an accident could result in an unbelted occupant being ejected from the car and severly injured.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Remove and reinstall windshield if a lack of paint bonding is evident.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger cars. System: windshield/fmvss 212.
DEFECT #5 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Posted on: 2006-05-22
Description
Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications). The connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. As a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.
Consequence
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Corrective Action
Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on october 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.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.