Vehicle recalls — page 365
- May 8, 2001Crash risk1999 Volvo Acl, 1999 Volvo Wah, 1999 Volvo WG and 3 other models — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY, CLASS 8, TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES CONTAINING 24-DL MODEL BALL SOCKETS AND MANUFACTURED BY TRW. CERTAIN OF THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW-SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS, WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE SOCKET.
01V044013 · 760 units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
- May 3, 2001Crash risk2000 New Flyer D60 — Service Brakes, Air
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR "W-SERIES" AIR-ACTUATED BRAKE CAM ROLLERS. THESE ROLLERS WERE INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AND ALSO SOLD AS REPLACEMENT PARTS. THE AFFECTED BRAKE ROLLERS MAY FRACTURE IF SUBJECTED TO HIGH APPLICATION LOADINGS.
01V059002 · 147 units · NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
- May 3, 2001Safety1998–2001 Audi A6, 2000–2001 Volkswagen Passat — Fuel System, Gasoline
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SULFUR IN FUEL INTERACTS WITH CERTAIN ADDITIVES FOUND IN WIDELY AVAILABLE GASOLINE CAUSING SULFUR TO BECOME DEPOSITED ON THE CONTACT POINTS OF THREE FUEL SENDING UNITS MOUNTED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. THIS COULD CAUSE THE FUEL GAUGE TO READ FULL WHILE THE FUEL TANK MAY NOT IN FACT BE FULL OR COULD BE EMPTY.
01V157000 · 70K units · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- May 3, 2001Crash risk2002 Acura TL — Visibility
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDANS EQUIPPED WITH AN "AUTO-UP" POWER WINDOW FEATURE ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR. THE DRIVER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT CAN FAIL, AND DEPENDING ON THE FAILURE MODE, THE WINDOW COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OPEN OR CLOSE INDEPENDENT OF SWITCH ACTIVATION, OR THE AUTO-REVERSE SYSTEM MAY NOT OPERATE.
01V161000 · 11K units · AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
- May 2, 2001Crash risk1999 Athey Athey — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR AXLE ASSEMBLIES WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH TRW MODEL 20EDL BALL SOCKETS. THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET IN SOME APPLICATIONS.
01V139002 · 251 units · ATHEY PRODUCTS CORP.
- May 1, 2001Safety2001 Victory V92C, 2001 Victory V92DC, 2001 Victory V92SC — Power Train
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE BACKLASH SPLIT GEAR IN THE PRIMARY DRIVE TRAIN COULD FAIL, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE CLUTCH AND ADJACENT COMPONENTS.
01V147000 · 1K units · POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
- May 1, 2001Safety2000–2001 Victory V92C, 2001 Victory V92DC, 2000–2001 Victory V92SC — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THREADED FASTENERS USED TO ATTACH THE BRAKE ROTORS TO THE FRONT AND REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLIES COULD FAIL DUE TO HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT. THE FAILURE COULD OCCUR UNDER THE HEAD OF THE FASTENER IF A CRACK DEVELOPS, CAUSING A LOSS OF CLAMP LOAD AND POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE HEAD FROM THE THREADED BODY OF THE FASTENERS.
01V148000 · 2K units · POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
- May 1, 2001Safety2001 Kia Optima — Air Bags
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SIDE AIR BAG WIRE HARNESS FOR THE DRIVER POSITION COULD BE MIS-ROUTED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN IT BEING PINCHED OR CUT BY THE SEAT CUSHION TILT MECHANISM.
01V156000 · 16K units · KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
- May 1, 2001Crash risk2001 Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A BRAKE SYSTEM THAT COULD CONTAIN OUT OF SPECIFICATION BRAKE FLUID.
01V150000 · 211 units · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
- May 1, 2001Fire risk2000–2001 Qag Mangusta — Fuel System, Gasoline
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING FIRST PRODUCTION, A METAL OVERFLOW CUP SURROUNDING THE FUEL FILLER INLET WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED.
01V155000 · 162 units · Q VALE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP
- Apr 30, 2001Crash risk1999 Forest River Forest River — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON SPARTAN CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH AXLE ASSEMBLIES WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH TRW MODEL 20EDL BALL SOCKETS/DRAG LINKS. THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET IN SOME APPLICATIONS.
01V140002 · 160 units · FOREST RIVER, INC.
- Apr 30, 2001Crash risk2000–2001 Itasca Horizon, 2000–2001 Itasca Spirit, 2000–2001 Itasca Sundancer and 13 other models — Seat Belts
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES BUILT BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.
01V128004 · 4K units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Apr 30, 2001Fire risk1998–2000 New Flyer C35LF, 1998–2000 New Flyer C40LF, 1998–2000 New Flyer D30LF and 4 other models — Electrical System
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH VANNER 60 SERIES BATTERY EQUALIZERS. THE EQUALIZER COULD FAIL TO OPERATE PROPERLY AND CAUSE MALFUNCTION OF THE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM.
01V033006 · 2K units · NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LIMITED
- Apr 30, 2001Crash risk2000–2001 Forest River Motorhome — Seat Belts
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES PRODUCED BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.
01V097005 · — · FOREST RIVER, INC.
- Apr 30, 2001Crash risk2000–2001 Holiday Rambler Admiral, 2000–2001 Holiday Rambler Ambassador, 2000–2001 Holiday Rambler Endeavor and 14 other models — Seat Belts
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES BUILT BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.
01V128005 · 3K units · MONACO COACH CORP.
- Apr 27, 2001Crash risk2001 Ford Taurus, 2001 Mercury Sable — Seat Belts
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE TONGUE MAY NOT FULLY EJECT FROM THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WHEN THE RELEASE BUTTON IS PUSHED SLOWLY. THIS CONDITION COULD ALSO RESULT IN A PARTIAL LATCH OF THE TONGUE IN THE BUCKLE.
01V144000 · 5K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Apr 27, 2001Fire risk1999–2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara — Fuel System, Gasoline
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. UNDER TEMPERATURES BELOW -25 DEGREES, MOISTURE CAN FREEZE IN THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE COULD INCREASE AT THE TIME OF ENGINE START UP, CAUSING FUEL LOSS AT THE FUEL PIPE/FUEL HOSE CONNECTION.
01V146000 · 60K units · AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
- Apr 26, 2001Crash risk2001 Amtran FE, 2001 Amtran RE — Visibility
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ROSCO CROSS OVER MIRRORS. THE POSITION OF THE DRIVER'S REAR VIEW MIRROR DOES NOT ALLOW COMPLETE VISIBILITY OF PEDESTRIANS AS REQUIRED UNDER FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 111, "REARVIEW MIRRORS."
01V145001 · 603 units · AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
- Apr 26, 2001Crash risk1999–2001 Girardin School Bus — Visibility
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ROSCO CROSS OVER MIRRORS. THE POSITION OF THE DRIVER'S REAR VIEW MIRROR DOES NOT ALLOW COMPLETE VISIBILITY OF PEDESTRIANS AS REQUIRED UNDER FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 111, "REARVIEW MIRRORS."
01V145002 · 771 units · A. GIRARDIN INC.
- Apr 24, 2001Safety1994–2001 Kenworth T800, 1994–2001 Kenworth W900 — Equipment
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR FG941 STEER AXLES. THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) WAS DETERMINED INCORRECTLY AND OVER-STATED ON THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL. WITH THE INCORRECT GAWR LISTED, THESE LABELS DO NOT MEET THE CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "REQUIREMENTS FOR MANUFACTURERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES." VEHICLES WILL BE REMEDIED EITHER BY ASSIGNING THE PROPER WEIGHT RATING OR, IF POSSIBLE, BY CHANGING THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS TO MEET THE CURRENTLY ASSIGNED WEIGHT RATING.
01V142000 · 14 units · PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Apr 24, 2001Crash risk1998–2001 Girardin Mbiv — Air Bags
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COMMERCIAL AND SCHOOL BUS BODY MINIBUSES. THE INNER BODY PANEL COULD CONTACT AND DAMAGE THE WIRING HARNESS BY THE DRIVER'S SEAT. IF THE WIRES ARE DAMAGED, AND A CONTACT BETWEEN THOSE WIRES OCCURS, THE AIR BAG COULD INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY.
01V118000 · 995 units · A. GIRARDIN INC.
- Apr 24, 2001Fire risk2000–2001 Chevrolet Impala — Fuel System, Gasoline
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.4L ENGINE AND NON-ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." A FUEL RETURN LINE CAN BECOME SEVERED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, RESULTING IN FUEL SPILLAGE.
01V136000 · 127K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Apr 23, 2001Crash risk1998–2001 Great Dane Trailer — Trailer Hitches
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS. THESE TRAILERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE TRAILERS FAIL TO PROVIDE PRIMARY CONTINUOUS POWER TO THE REAR PINTLE HOOK ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOR THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
01V138000 · 131 units · GREAT DANE TRAILERS, INC.
- Apr 23, 2001Crash risk2001 Honda GL1800 — Engine and Engine Cooling
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED PULSE ROTOR. THE CRANKSHAFT PULSE ROTOR, A DEVICE USED FOR IGNITION TIMING, COULD FAIL AND CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL.
01V133000 · 8K units · AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
- Apr 23, 2001Crash risk1999 E-ONE Titan V — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: AIRCRAFT RESCUE FIRE FIGHTING TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR AXLES BUILT WITH TRW TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS, PART NO. TRW 24 DL. THESE BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET IN SOME APPLICATIONS.
01V141001 · 7 units · E-ONE, INC.
- Apr 20, 2001Crash risk1995–2000 Pleasure Way Excel, 1995–2000 Pleasure Way Lexor — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE REAR BRAKE LINE MAY NOT BE PROPERLY FASTENED TO THE REAR AXLE IN THE ORIGINAL LOCATION. OVER TIME THIS COULD CAUSE FAILURE OF THE REAR BRAKING SYSTEM.
01V135000 · 1K units · PLEASURE-WAY INDUSTRIES LTD.
- Apr 17, 2001Crash risk2000 Coachmen Sportscoach — Vehicle Speed Control
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS BUILT WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES AND EQUIPPED WITH FELSTED ELECTRONIC ACCELERATOR PEDALS. THE RETURN SPRINGS CAN BREAK ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDALS THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH STAINLESS STEEL OR ELECTROPLATED MUSIC WIRE RETURN SPRINGS.
00V230102 · 1 unit · COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Apr 17, 2001Crash risk2000–2001 Beaver Contessa, 2000–2001 Beaver Marquis, 2000–2001 Beaver Monterey and 10 other models — Seat Belts
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON DODGE VAN CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES PRODUCED BY AM-SAFE BETWEEN JANUARY 28 AND AUGUST 15, 2000. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.
01V097001 · 828 units · SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC.
- Apr 17, 2001Safety1999–2000 Beaver Contessa, 1999–2000 Beaver Marquis, 1999–2000 Beaver Monterey and 9 other models — Service Brakes, Air
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR WABCO PHASE 1, D-VERSION ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS), FAIL TO COMPLY TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." AN INTERNAL DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM IN THE ABS MAY NOT DETECT AN EXTREME WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AIR GAP. SUCH A CONDITION COULD POSSIBLY OCCUR DURING (1) ORIGINAL ASSEMBLY OR (2) SUBSEQUENT WHEEL END SERVICE.
01V130001 · 1K units · SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC.
- Apr 17, 2001Crash risk1999–2000 Chevrolet B Series, 1999–2000 Chevrolet C Series (medium), 1999–2000 Chevrolet F6 and 5 other models — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS AND SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES CONTAINING 24-DL MODEL BALL SOCKETS AND MANUFACTURED BY TRW. CERTAIN OF THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW-SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS, WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE SOCKET.
01V044009 · 6K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Apr 17, 2001Safety1990–1996 Pierce Fire Truck — Service Brakes, Air
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: REAR WHEEL DRIVE FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MIDLAND TWO-WAY CHECK VALVES. THESE VALVES CAN DETERIORATE IN HIGH CYCLE USE, AND DO NOT MEET THE SAE J1410 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PNEUMATIC VALVES DESIGNED TO OPERATE IN COMMERCIAL AIR BRAKE VEHICLES.
01V137000 · 1K units · PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC.
- Apr 16, 2001Safety2001 Coachmen Catalina — Tires
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL TRAILERS. THE WRONG LOAD RANGE TIRES WERE INADVERTENTLY INSTALLED. AFFECTED UNITS WILL HAVE LOAD RANGE "B" TIRES INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED LOAD RANGE "C" TIRES.
01V132000 · 18 units · COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Apr 16, 2001Safety2000–2001 Bentley Azure, 2000–2001 Bentley Continental R, 2000–2001 Bentley Continental SC and 2 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. FUEL VAPORS STORED IN THE VEHICLE'S EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM COULD ENTER A BODY CAVITY BEHIND THE ROCKER PANEL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE.
01V096000 · 408 units · ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC.
- Apr 13, 2001Crash risk2000–2001 Freightliner MT-45 — Electrical System
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STEP VANS. THE BACK-UP BRAKE PUMP WAS WIRED TO A 25 AMP FUSED CIRCUIT INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED 50 AMP FUSED CIRCUIT. IF THE BACK-UP HYDRAULIC BRAKE PUMP WERE TO ENGAGE DUE TO A FAILURE IN THE PRIMARY BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM OR THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING, THE FUSE COULD BLOW.
01V117000 · 1K units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Apr 13, 2001Fire risk2000–2001 Freightliner MT-45 — Electrical System
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STEP VANS. WATER COULD ENTER THE ELECTRICAL RELAYS RESULTING IN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
01V116000 · 1K units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Apr 13, 2001Safety1999–2000 Peterbilt 320, 1999–2000 Peterbilt 387 — Electrical System
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH PETERBILT'S SMARTGAGE SYSTEM CONTAINING A REDUCED FUNCTION INTERFACE MODULE (RFIM). THIS MODULE RECEIVES DATA FROM VARIOUS COMPONENTS/SYSTEMS ON THE VEHICLE THEN SENDS THE INFORMATION TO A MICROPROCESSOR. A MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN THE RFIM'S CAN ALLOW WATER TO PENETRATE INTO THE PRESSURE BLOCK PORTION OF THE MODULE, CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE PRESSURE TRANSDUCER CONNECTOR.
01V131000 · 1K units · PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Apr 13, 2001Crash risk1999–2000 Coachmen Class A, 1999–2000 Freightliner VCL, 1999–2000 Freightliner XC and 1 other model — Vehicle Speed Control
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CHASSIS. A LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL (ENGINE WILL RETURN TO IDLE) COULD OCCUR WHEN THE EXHAUST BRAKE HAS BEEN ACTIVATED, THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, AND THE VEHICLE IS COMING TO A STOP.
01V115000 · 6K units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Apr 12, 2001Crash risk2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 2002 GMC Envoy, 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKETS MAY FRACTURE. THIS FRACTURE COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM FROM THE FRAME.
01V126000 · 30K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Apr 11, 2001Crash risk1998–2001 Dodge Viper — Seat Belts
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH RACING OPTION (ACR OR GT2). THE 5-POINT RACING SEAT BELT HARNESS, WHICH IS OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ON THE VIPER MAY NOT MEET THE VOLUNTARY LOAD SPECIFICATIONS SET FORTH BY THE FIA (FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DE L'AUTOMOBILE).
01V120000 · 615 units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Apr 11, 2001Crash risk1999 Chrysler Concorde, 1999 Chrysler LHS, 1999 Chrysler Town and Country and 6 other models — Seat Belts
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN VAN, WAGON, PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MAY NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
01V119000 · 162K units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Apr 11, 2001Crash risk2001 Geo Tracker — Seat Belts
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. MISLABELED SEAT BELTS INTENDED FOR 2-DOOR MODEL VEHICLES WERE INSTALLED IN THE 4-DOOR FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT LOCATION. FOR THE PASSENGER SEAT SAFETY BELT, IF THE CHILD SEAT MODE HAS BEEN ENGAGED OR THE BELT IS EXTENDED DURING NORMAL USE AND THEN RETRACTED, THE BELT CANNOT BE EXTENDED AGAIN AND IS UNUSABLE. THE RESET FUNCTION TO NORMAL EMERGENCY MODE DOES NOT WORK BECAUSE THE 2-DOOR BELT WEBBING IS SHORTER.
01V124000 · 1K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Apr 11, 2001Safety1999–2000 Ford Mustang Cobra, 2000 Ford Mustang Cobra R — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY IN THE REAR KNUCKLE, WHERE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHES, IS DISPLACED LONGITUDINALLY FROM ITS INSTALLED POSITION, IT CAN CAUSE HIGHER STRESS LEVELS IN THE KNUCKLE CASTING. IF THIS OCCURS, THE CASTING COULD FRACTURE, ALLOWING THE CORNER OF THE VEHICLE TO DROP, AND THE LOWER CONTROL ARM COULD CONTACT THE INSIDE OF THE REAR WHEEL.
01V121000 · 8K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Apr 10, 2001Crash risk2001 Chevrolet C10, 2001 Chevrolet C20, 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 and 1 other model — Equipment
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 2-WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY A COMPUTER ERROR THAT RESULTED IN THE CERTIFICATION LABEL LISTING TIRE SIZE AND INFLATION PRESSURE INFORMATION THAT DIFFER FROM THE TIRE SIZE AND THE INFLATION PRESSURE INFORMATION FOR THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE. IF THE VEHICLE OWNER OR SOMEONE SERVICING THE VEHICLE INFLATES THE TIRES ACCORDING TO THE PRESSURE SPECIFIED ON THE LABEL VERSUS THE APPROPRIATE PRESSURE FOR THE TIRES, THE TIRES COULD BE UNDER-INFLATED OR OVER-INFLATED DEPENDING ON THE TIRES MOUNTED ON THE VEHICLE.
01V125000 · 77K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Apr 10, 2001Crash risk2000–2001 Jayco Designer, 2000–2001 Jayco Eagle — Seat Belts
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES PRODUCED BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.
01V128001 · 727 units · JAYCO, INC.
- Apr 10, 2001Safety1996–1999 Chevrolet Astro, 1996–1999 GMC Safari — Seat Belts
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THE "FASTEN SAFETY-BELT" AUDIBLE WARNING OCCASIONALLY MAY NOT COME ON OR MAY TERMINATE IN LESS THAN FOUR SECONDS AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
01V123000 · 462K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Apr 10, 2001Crash risk1999–2000 Chevrolet B Series, 1999–2000 Chevrolet C Series (medium), 1999–2000 Chevrolet F6 and 5 other models — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AXLE ASSEMBLIES WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH TRW MODEL 20EDL BALL SOCKETS. THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET IN SOME APPLICATIONS.
01V140001 · 6K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Apr 6, 2001Crash risk1995–1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse, 1996–1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder, 1994–1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. ALSO, MMC HAS ADDED THE POTENTIAL OF LEAKING MOISTURE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE BALL STUD TO CORRODE.
00V421003 · 5K units · MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
- Apr 6, 2001Safety2000–2001 Buick Century, 2000–2001 Buick Regal, 2000–2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue — Seat Belts
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH SUNVISOR LOCATED AIR BAG LABELS, FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLES SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES HAVE A MESSAGE AREA LESS THAN 30 CM WHICH DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
01V109000 · 116K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Apr 5, 2001Safety1999–2000 Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite, 1999–2000 Holiday Rambler Alumascape, 1999 Holiday Rambler Imperial and 7 other models — Electrical System
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL TRAILERS AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS. A WIRE SUPPLYING 12VOLT DC TO THE HOLDING TANK MONITORING SYSTEM DISPLAY PANEL WAS INSTALLED WITHOUT PROPER CIRCUIT PROTECTION. THE CIRCUIT IS CONNECTED TO THE VOLTAGE SOURCE WITH A 12VOLT DC 50 AMP SELF-RESETTING CIRCUIT BREAKER AS PROTECTION AGAINST AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO GROUND.
01V112000 · 6K units · MONACO COACH CORP.
- Apr 5, 2001Fire risk1997–2001 Ford E-150, 1997–2001 Ford E-350 — Fuel System, Gasoline
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ON CERTAIN VANS WITH AMBULANCE PREP PACKAGES OR OTHER SEVERE-DUTY APPLICATIONS INVOLVING OPERATION AT OR NEAR THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT WITH FREQUENT TWISTING OF THE VEHICLE BODY, SUCH AS OFF-ROAD, ROUGH ROAD OR SPEED BUMP EVENTS, THE 35 GALLON MID-SHIP FUEL TANK COULD DEVELOP A CRACK WHERE IT CONTACTS THE FRAME CROSS MEMBER. IF THE FUEL TANK CRACKS, FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR.
01V114000 · 151K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY