5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
Posted on: 1991-05-20
Description
Mismatched parking brake cable lengths to the rear wheels reduces braking ability of one of the rear wheels, in violation of fmvss 105.
Consequence
Insufficient braking ablity could result in inadvertentvehicle rollaway which could result in a vehicle accident.
Corrective Action
Replace mismatched parking brake cable with one of correct length.
Notes
System: parking brake assembly; fmvss 105.vehicle description: passenger cars.
DEFECT #2 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Posted on: 1992-02-18
Description
The owner's manual incorrectly states that the front passenger door cannot be opened from the inside if the door is locked until the lock control handle has been pulled up. On these vehicles, the front passenger door can be opened by the inside door handle even if the door is locked.
Consequence
The error in the owner's manual may lead a front seatpassenger to mistakenly open the car door while the vehicle is in motion,believing the inside door handle would not open if the door was locked. Thiscould result in an injury to the front seat passenger.
Corrective Action
Notify the vehicle owners of the error in the owner's manual and inform them of the actual operation of the front door lock system.
Notes
System: door assembly.vehicle description: passenger cars; sedans, coupes and convertibles.
DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Posted on: 1990-09-14
Description
Front disc brake caliper guide pin bolts may not have been adequately torqued and could loosen.
Consequence
This could cause reduced braking effectiveness and couldresult in an accident.
Corrective Action
Properly torque front brake caliper guide pin bolts to 250 pounds.
Notes
System: front disc brake calipe guide, pin bolts.vehicle description: passenger cars.
DEFECT #4 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Posted on: 1990-11-29
Description
The two air bag system front impact sensors may not be secured to their mounting brackets.
Consequence
Air bag will not deploy in a frontal collision if thefront impact sensors are not attached.
Corrective Action
Repair to assure proper attachment of front impact sensors to brackets.
Notes
System: air bag sensors.vehicle description: passenger cars.
DEFECT #5 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Posted on: 1991-07-18
Description
Front outboard safety belt may become difficult to latch and or unlatch due to a webbing stiffener entering the buckle housing and dislodging the buckle latch guide.
Consequence
Latch may open during accident or sudden stop, exposingseat occupant to increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Replace buckle latch engagement.
Notes
System: safety belt.vehicle description: passenger vehicle.