5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Posted on: 1996-02-01
Description
Defective lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts were not properly torqued and can loosen.
Consequence
If the lower control arm ball joint loosens, fatigues and separates from the front suspension knuckle, it could cause loss of vehicle control.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts for proper torque. If the ball joint has loosened from the knuckle, both the ball joint and the knuckle will be replaced.
Notes
System: suspension; independent front control arm; lower; ball joint. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles exported to guam and puerto rico. 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 chevrolet at 1-800-222-1022, buick at 1-800-521-7300, or cadillac at 1-800-458-8006. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #2 - AIR BAGS
Posted on: 1995-11-09
Description
These vehicles were shipped with both the supplemental inflatable restraint caution label and a roof rack caution label installed on the same side of the sun visor. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no.208, occupant crash protection.
Consequence
Consequence of non-compliance: operators could fail to notice and heed the warning labels.
Corrective Action
A new roof rack caution label, with installation instructions, will be sent directly to owners. Owners will install the label or have their dealer install the label for them.
Notes
System: interior systems: passive restraints; air bag; fmvss no.208.vehicle description: station wagons. 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 buick at 1-800-521-7300 or chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #3 - WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
Posted on: 1996-12-19
Description
The wheel lug nuts were not tightened to the proper specification during assembly.
Consequence
This condition could result in a fracture of the wheel studs causing the wheel to separate from the vehicle.
Corrective Action
Dealers will tighten the vehicle's wheel lug nuts to the proper specification.
Notes
Owner notification:owner notification will begin during december 1996.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 buick at 1-800-521-7300, cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, or chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #4 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Posted on: 1995-05-01
Description
These vehicles fail to conform to fmvss no. 124, accelerator control systems. At low temperatures, excessive friction can occur in the accelerator pedal assembly.
Consequence
Consequence of non-compliance: in the event of a failure of the trottle return spring, if there is excessive friction in the pedal assembly, the engine speed may not return to idle increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assembly.
Notes
System: fuel; throttle linkages and control; return spring; fmvss no. 124.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, buick at 1-800-521-7300, or cadillac at 1-800-458-8006. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #5 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Posted on: 1995-11-29
Description
These vehicles were produced with an improperly adjusted transmission shift control linkage. This does not meet with the requirements of fmvss no. 114, theft protection.
Consequence
Consequence of non-compliance: it may be possible to shift from the park position with the ignition key removed increasing the risk of a vehicle accident resulting from the unintended movement of a parked vehicle.
Corrective Action
Dealers will adjust the shift control linkage system.
Notes
System: powertrain; automatic transmission; automatic; lever and linkage; column, fmvss no. 114.vehicle description:passenger vehicles.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 cadillac at 1-800-458-8006; chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020; or buick at 1-800-521-7300. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.