American Honda Motor Co. Model: Honda Civic del Sol Year: 1994 Manufacture Dates: August 1993-October 1993 Number of Vehicles: 6,476 Recall Number: 95V203000 System: Passenger air bag. Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. Description of Defect: The passenger air bag was improperly installed. The retainer tabs used to secure the lower module to the upper housing were drilled incorrectly. Consequence of Defect: If the retainer tabs were drilled incorrectly, the tabs will not have sufficient strength and will allow the module to separate from the housing during air bag deployment. The air bag would not inflate properly and a passenger would lose the benefits of a proper air bag deployment during a vehicle accident. Corrective Action: Dealers will repair the air bag module assembly by adding reinforcement brackets. 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 Honda at 1-310-783-2000.
Lamborghini Model: Lamborghini Diablo Year: 1994 Manufacture Dates: May 1994-August 1994 Number of Vehicles: 26 Recall Number: 95V186000 System: Wheel rims. Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. Description of Defect: The rear of the wheel center section was painted causing a loss of friction between the wheel center piece and the flange (backing plate). This enables the flange to rotate. In some of these vehicles, the sleeves through which the lug studs pass were not properly inserted in the wheels. Consequence of Defect: The rotating flange can apply pressure against the cylinders, causing them to become loose. This can result in a loss of torque for the lug nut, and consequently the wheel could loosen, resulting in a possible loss of vehicle control. Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect each wheel. If the original wheels are not of the correct type, they will be replaced with a new, properly manufactured wheel. 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 Lamborghini at 1-800-882-5872.
Bayerishe Motoren Werke(BMW) Models: BMW 740i Year: 1995 BMW 740iL Year: 1995 BMW 750iL Year: 1995 Manufacture Dates: March 1995-May 1995 Number of Vehicles: 3,000 Recall Number: 95V192000 System: Rear suspension. Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. Description of Defect: The lower suspension arm mounting eye on the right side rear axle hub carrier was produced with a casting flaw. Consequence of Defect: It is possible that the right side rear axle carrier eye could crack and break while driving, causing a loss of control and increasing the potential for a vehicle accident. Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for a casting flaw in the right side rear axle carrier, and flawed carriers among them will be replaced.. 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 BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Chrysler Corporation Models: Jeep Cherokee Year: 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Year: 1996 Manufacture Dates: July 1995-August 1995 Number of Vehicles: 32,000 Recall Number: 95V193000 System: Fuse receptacle. Vehicle Description: Multi-purpose passenger vehicles. Description of Defect: The fasteners which secure the alternator circuit fuse to the power distribution center could have an improper clamp load. Consequence of Defect: Improper clamping can result in arcing at the connection and could cause a fire in the engine compartment. Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the alternator fuse with a fuse link and any damage to the power distribution center will be repaired. 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 Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Model: Dodge Dakota Year: 1996 Manufacture Dates: September 1995 Number of Vehicles: 600 Recall Number: 95V199000 System: Brakes. Vehicle Description: Light duty pickup trucks equipped with 2.5-liter engines. Description of Defect: The power brake booster vacuum hose could be improperly installed and not clamped to the brake booster vacuum nipple. Consequence of Defect: A disconnected vacuum hose can cause an increase in engine idle speed and loss of brake power assist during brake application without prior warning. Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the vehicles to insure that the brake booster vacuum hose connection is fully seated and clamped to the vacuum check valve nipple at the brake booster. 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 Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Ford Motor Company Models: Ford Crown Victoria Year: 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis Year: 1995 Manufacture Dates: August 1994-November 1994 Number of Vehicles: 45,000 Recall Number: 95V189000 System: Circuit breaker. Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. Description of Defect: These vehicles were built with the non-cycling power window circuit breaker and the cycling headlamp circuit breaker interchanged. Consequence of Defect: In the event of a short or overload in the headlamp circuit, both headlamps can go out without warning, rather than flashing as intended with the cycling circuit breaker. This could lead to reduced night time driver visibility, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident. Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect these vehicles, remove the circuit breaker and reinstall the breaker in the correct locations. 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. Model: Ford Crown Victoria Years: 1993-1994 Manufacture Dates: August 1992-July 1994 Number of Vehicles: 57,000 Recall Number: 95V194000 System: Front control arm. Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles equipped with a police package option. Description of Defect: The bolts that attach the front upper control arms to the frame mounting brackets can loosen and fracture at one of the bolt holes causing substantial negative camber and steering pull to the affected side. Consequence of Defect: If the driver's side bracket fractured at both bolt holes, the steering control arm can contact the steering column shaft and result in loss of steering control, increasing the potential for an accident. Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the torque levels of the four upper control arm mounting bolts, and if any are loose, the brackets will be inspected for damage. If damage is present, it will be repaired. 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.
General Motors Corp. Models: Geo Prizm Year: 1995 Manufacture Dates: June 1995-July 1995 Number of Vehicles: 4,481 Recall Number: 95V195002 System: Battery. Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. Description of Defect: The battery can have a defective weld inside the positive or negative terminal allowing the connection inside of the terminal to separate. Consequence of Defect: This can result in a no-start condition or a battery explosion. Corrective Action: Dealers will replace defective batteries. 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. Models: Chevrolet Cavalier Year: 1996 Pontiac Sunfire Year: 1996 Manufacture Dates: September 1995 Number of Vehicles: 360 Recall Number: 95V201000 System: Throttle linkage and control. Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. Description of Defect: The accelerator control cable could have been kinked during assembly causing high accelerator pedal effort, sticking accelerator control cable or a broken accelerator control cable. Consequence of Defect: If the accelerator control cable sticks or breaks, unwanted acceleration and loss of throttle control can result, increasing the risk of a vehicle accident. Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the accelerator control cable assembly. 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 Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737 or Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. Models: Chevrolet G20 Year: 1995 GMC G20 Year: 1995 Manufacture Dates: May 1995 Number of Vehicles: 936 Recall Number: 95V197000 System: Door latches; Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 206.. Vehicle Description: Light duty passenger vans. Description of Noncompliance: These vehicles were built with a sliding side-door rear latch that was improperly riveted. This does not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components." Consequence of Noncompliance: In the event of a crash, the door will not perform as required by the standard. Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the sliding door rear latch. 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 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782. Models: Buick Park Avenue Year: 1996 Buick Riviera Year: 1996 Oldsmobile 88 Year: 1996 Oldsmobile 98 Year: 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora Year: 1996 Pontiac Bonneville Year: 1996 Manufacture Dates: March 1995-August 1995 Number of Vehicles: 32,869 Recall Number: 95V204000 System: Ignition and anti-theft. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No. 114 and No. 208. Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. Description of Noncompliance: These vehicles were assembled with a malfunction alarm, lighting and locking (mall) module that may contain a damaged capacitor. If the capacitor is damaged, the "Key in the Ignition" warning chime and the driver seat belt unbuckled warning chime and indicator lamp may not work. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS No.114, "Theft Protection," and FMVSS No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." In addition, other chime reminder functions, interior lighting controls and power door locking features are also affected. Consequence of Noncompliance: The driver may not be aware that the key was left in the ignition or that the safety belt was not buckled. Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the mall module. 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; Oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537; or Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.
Toyota Motor Co. Models: Toyota Corolla Year: 1995 Toyota Tacoma Year: 1995 Manufacture Dates: June 1995-July 1995 Number of Vehicles: 9,882 Recall Number: 95V195001 System: Battery. Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. Description of Defect: The battery may have a defective weld inside the positive or negative terminal, allowing the connection inside the terminal to separate. Consequence of Defect: This can result in a no-start condition or a battery explosion. Corrective Action: Dealers will replace defective batteries. 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.
Tires Continental Tire Co. Brand: General 12R225LRH Manufacture Dates: March -April 1995 Number of Tires: 2,016 Recall Number: 95T003000 System: Tires. Tire Description: Ameri*Steel 12R22.5 LRH and Ameri*Lug 12R22.5 LRH manufactured during the 13th through 17th week of 1995. Description of Defect: These tires were produced with a thinner than specified inner liner. Consequence of Defect: The thin inner liner can result in a tread separation. As the separation progresses, there could be a warning to the driver in increased vibration or thumping sensations or both. Corrective Action: Continental General will provide an identical or reasonably equivalent tire as a replacement within 60 days from the date of the owner's receipt. Continental General will also pay for dismounting the defective tires and mounting new replacement tires. Note: If your tire is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the tire is not replaced free of charge within a reasonable time, contact Continental General at 1-800-726-7113.
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