5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
Posted on: 1998-04-09
Description
Equipment description: aftermarket brake rotors for use on certain ford and mazda trucks. Cracked castings caused cracks to appear on the outer diameter of the rotor hat or around the stud hole.
Consequence
Loss of braking can result.
Corrective Action
Aimco will reimburse consumers/installers for the cost of replacement rotors and installation. Consumers are requested to return to the location where the rotors were originally purchased/installed for replacement.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin during april 1998.owners who do not receive the free rotors within a reasonable time should contact aimco at 815-759-7935.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE
Posted on: 1991-09-27
Description
Some liftgate gas cylinder-to-body attachment ball studs may fracture in either the open or closed position.
Consequence
If a ball stud fractures, the liftgate will not remain inthe open position. Bodily injury could result if the liftgate drops whilesomeone is under it.
Corrective Action
Replace the gas cylinder-to-body attachment ball studs.
Notes
System: rear liftgate.vehicle description: vans built at the st. Louis assembly plant.
DEFECT #3 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Posted on: 1990-01-02
Description
Vans were produced without plastic cover designed to cover outboard seat back pivot hinge allowing webbing of front passenger-side safety belts to become abraded or cut due to contact with exposed hinge.
Consequence
Damage to belt webbing could weaken belts to point offailure increasing risk of injury in an accident or a sudden stop.
Corrective Action
Install plastic pivot cover; replace belts as necessary.
Notes
System: safety belts.vehicle description: vans equipped with captains chairs.
DEFECT #4 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 1987-09-09
Description
Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.
Consequence
Coupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss of fuel which, inpresence of an ignition source, creates a fire risk.
Corrective Action
Install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.
Notes
System: fuel line couplingvehicle description: passenger cars and light trucks equipped with fuelinjection.
DEFECT #5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Posted on: 1988-06-09
Description
Vehicles equipped with trailer tow package have a trailer taillight relay assembly that contains wires of smaller gauge than the fuse link which protects the circuit.
Consequence
Should a short circuit occur in the wiring within therelay or if water intrusion occurs the smaller gauge wire in the relay willfunction as a fuse link and overheat. The possibility exists for a fire if thewires are exposed to combustible materials.
Corrective Action
Installation of a relay with wires of gauge adequate to protect the circuit.
Notes
System: electrical.vehicle description: multi purpose vehicle van, equipped with optional trailertow package.