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 - 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 #3 - WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
Posted on: 1987-09-15
Description
Wheel lug nut cone angles do not match lug nut seating angles.
Consequence
Nuts could loosen in service creating potential forwheels to separate from truck.
Corrective Action
Repair to prevent loosening of lug nuts.
Notes
System: wheels/lug nutsvehicle description: pickup trucks modified into bigfoot cruisers by scherertruck equipment, inc.
DEFECT #4 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 1987-05-26
Description
Stickers concerning handling and maneuverability which are affixed to drivers sun visor sleeves do not meet criteria for permanent adhesion.
Consequence
Vehicles do not meet formats specified by parts 573 and579 of 49cfr.
Corrective Action
Owners will be mailed new sun visor sleeves with all applicable decal information permanently affixed.
Notes
System: utility vehicle stickers/parts 573 and 579.vehicle description: multi purpose 4 x 4 passenger.
DEFECT #5 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Posted on: 1987-05-29
Description
The buckle portion of the seat belt assembly may not have been properly anchored to the floor.
Consequence
If this condition exists, the seat belt assembly wouldnot withstand a substantial impact load and would be a potential for personalinjury.
Corrective Action
Inspect and make proper installation of seat belt and buckle anchor bolts, if necessary.
Notes
System: seat belt anchorage.vehicle description: pickup trucks.