4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Posted on: 1991-05-15
Description
Safety belts are designed to be routed under a diagonal cross brace during fastening. The instructional labels for the belt routing are inadequate, and can result in inadvertent release of the belt buckle.
Consequence
Consequence of defect: safety belt misuse could cause the seat occupant to face greater risk of injury in a sudden stop or vehicle accident if an inadvertent release of the safety belt occurred.
Corrective Action
Install labels to instruct the user in proper safety belt routing; also replace safety belt buckles.
Notes
System: safety belts for auxiliary seats.vehicle description: station wagons.
DEFECT #2 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Posted on: 1989-11-29
Description
Driveshaft could contact the fuel tank and score and scrape outer surfaces of the tank at the point of contact.
Consequence
A small leak could develop which could , in the presenceof an ignition source, result in a fire.
Corrective Action
Replace fuel tank and/or install protective device between driveshaft and the tank.
Notes
System: driveshaft / fuel tank.vehicle description: passenger cars.
DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Posted on: 1987-05-19
Description
Engine wiring harness could chafe against an air conditioning pipe.
Consequence
A short circuit and malfunctioning of the electricalsystem, as well as charring of the wiring insulation, could result.
Corrective Action
Relocate wiring harness and secure with a new bracket and clamp.
Notes
System: engine wiring harness.vehicle description: passenger sedans and wagons.
DEFECT #4 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
Posted on: 1986-07-01
Description
The tailgate child lock can be opened from inside when the child lock is engaged. The feature to prevent the tailgate from being operated from the inside of the station wagon may not function properly. Consequence of defect: if a child is not properly secured in an approved restraint system, as required by many state laws, and is allowed to ride in the rear compartment, he/she may open the tailgate inadvertently and fall out into the traffic.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Replace tailgate latches.
Notes
System: tailgate lock.vehicle description: station wagons.