5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Posted on: 1989-06-05
Description
Due to contact between the brake caliper of the inboard front wheel and the front stabilizer bar, there may be increased brake pedal travel following low speed turning maneuvers.
Consequence
This could cause a reduction in brake performancethat could result in an accident.
Corrective Action
Install acorn type front suspension strut nuts to eliminate stabilizer bar to brake caliper contact.
Notes
System: brakes/suspension.vehicle description: passenger cars.
DEFECT #2 - SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS
Posted on: 1989-06-05
Description
Improperly heat treated rear suspension knuckles could experience high mileage fatigue cracks and eventual fracture.
Consequence
This could result in rear suspension failure at theaffected wheel with an adverse affect on control of the car, which couldcause an accident.
Corrective Action
Replace knuckles that have the affected lot codes.
Notes
System: rear suspension knuckles.vehicle description: passenger cars.
DEFECT #3 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Posted on: 1988-10-28
Description
Plastic rollover valve mounting plate may not be properly sealed to the plastic fuel tank.
Consequence
Fuel or vapor could leak, which could result in a vehiclefire.
Corrective Action
Replace fuel tank.
Notes
System: fuel tank.vehicle description: passenger cars.
DEFECT #4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Posted on: 1996-05-01
Description
The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.
Consequence
This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the ignition switch.
Notes
System: electrical; ignition switch. Vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles and light duty trucks. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #5 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2009-04-07
Description
Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen.owners may also 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 .