5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Posted on: 1988-04-19
Description
A service replacement drivers seat cushion (manual seat type) may contain wrong cushion with a brace that could interfere with power seat adjuster mechanism and cause stress on the frame.
Consequence
Seat frame could fracture and result in significantrearward movement of the seat back.
Corrective Action
Replace frame with proper power seat frame.
Notes
System: seat frame.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with optional power adjuster bucketor 50/50 front seats.
DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Posted on: 1986-02-26
Description
A resistor in the electronic panel cluster may be subjected to an electrical current overload due to failure of a switching transistor. Consequence of defect: the overheated resistor could ignite and start an instrument panel fire.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Modify instrument panel cluster by replacing the resistor with a fused resistor that will not ignite if overloaded.
Notes
System: electrical/instrument panel cluster.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with electronic instrument panel cluster.
DEFECT #3 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Posted on: 1988-07-18
Description
Fuel leakage may occur in low ambient temperature operation at connections of an engine compartment fuel supply hose to the pressure regulator and to the fuel rail.
Consequence
In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage couldresult in a fire.
Corrective Action
Relocate pressure regulator; replace fuel supply with formed hose with revised routing configuration to ensure sealing integrity.
Notes
System: fuel.vehicle description: vehicles equipped with 2.2l turbo charged engine.
DEFECT #4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
Posted on: 1986-04-24
Description
Battery cap vents may be partially or completely blocked with plastic flashing. Consequence of defect: a build up of internal gas pressure could occur which could result in case rupture, particularly during post charging. Should a person be in the vicinity of the battery when the case ruptures, they may be injured by the released gases and/or acid.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Rework batteries by probing both vent orifices to eliminate any vent obstruction.
Notes
System: battery, vents. Vehicle description: passenger cars with batteries from a single supplier.
DEFECT #5 - SUSPENSION
Posted on: 2008-04-17
Description
Federal mogul is recalling 6,903 aftermarket ball joint assemblies shipped between november 9, 2007 and march 26, 2008, which may have been packaged with incorrect nuts. The part numbers packaged with incorrect nuts are: k7147, k7329, k8683, and 104353. These parts were made for use on the various vehicles listed above.
Consequence
The nuts included in the packaging for these ball joint assemblies are missing the intended prevailing torque (self-locking) feature. If the incorrect nut was to become loose, the joining members may loosen leading to a separation of the ball joint. This may result in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Federal mogul will notify owners and replace the parts free of charge. The recall began on may 22, 2008. Owners can contact federal mogul at 877-489-6659.
Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket ball joint assemblies and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.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.