3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
Posted on: 1995-10-18
Description
The battery can have a defective weld inside the positive and/or negative terminal allowing the connection inside of the terminal to separate.
Consequence
This condition can result in a no-start condition, or a battery explosion.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace defective batteries.
Notes
System: electrical; battery.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 geo at 1-800-222-1020. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #2 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Posted on: 1996-06-21
Description
If liquid is spilled in the console box area, the air bag warning light can illuminate and stay on during normal driving conditions.
Consequence
This leakage condition could cause the air bag to inadvertently deploy.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install a protective cover over the air bag sensor to prevent possible malfunction caused by the spilling of liquid substances on the sensor. Air bag sensors damaged by previous liquid spillage will be replaced.
Notes
System: interior; passive restraint; air bag impact sensor. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Owner notification: owners have already been notified of this campaign. 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 toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #3 - SUSPENSION
Posted on: 2010-02-11
Description
Ride control is recalling certain front strut mounts branded as gabriel ride control or arvinmeritor, p/nos. 142435, 142193, 142305, 142303, sold as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above. The affected front strut mounts did not contain a weld joint between the bearing housing and the rate plate.
Consequence
The absence of the weld can allow the strut to come out of its mounting position under certain extreme driving conditions which could cause damage to surrounding vehicle components increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Ride control will notify owners of record and replace the affected parts free of charge. The safety recall began on march 15, 2010. Owners may contact ride control at 1-248-458-1396.
Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket gabriel ride control or arvinmeritor front strut mounts and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by general motors, nissan, or toyota.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.