Bayerische Motoren Werke(BMW)
Model(s):
BMW 318IC Year(s):1995
BMW 318ICA Year(s):1995
Manufactured Dates: January 1994-March 1995
No. of Vehicle(s): 5,200
Recall No.: 95V071000
System: Tire reserve load label; Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 110.
Vehicle Description: Sedan and convertible model passenger
vehicles.
Description of Noncompliance: The tire information placard
overstates the vehicle load capacity and designated seating
capacity. This does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS
No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence of Noncompliance: Loading a vehicle beyond its
capacity weight can cause tire and vehicle damage and can result
in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: Owners will be mailed a revised placard
containing the correct vehicle and designated seating capacities
and instructions for installing the placard on their vehicles.
If owners prefer, their dealer will install the placard for them.
Note: Owners who do not receive a free, revised label within a
reasonable time should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Ferrari North America
Model(s):
Ferrari 456 GT Year(s):1995
Ferrari 512 M Year(s):1995
Ferrari Berlinetta Year(s):1995
Ferrari F 355 B Year(s):1995
Manufactured Dates: May 1994-November 1994
No. of Vehicle(s): 211
Recall No.: 95V079000
System: Horn; Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 101.
Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles.
Description of Noncompliance: The international horn emblem is
missing from the leather steering wheel cover. This does not
meet the requirements for FMVSS No. 101, "Controls and Displays."
Consequence of Noncompliance: The absence of the horn emblem
could result in a driver's not being able to locate the horn in
an emergency and thus increase risk of a crash and injury.
Corrective Action: Dealers will stamp the steering wheel with an
electrically heated tool on the left and right spoke of the
steering wheel.
Note: Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on
an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free
of charge within a reasonable time should contact Ferrari at
1-201-816-2651.
General Motors Corporation
Model(s):
Buick Roadmaster Year(s): 1994: 1995
Cadillac Fleetwood Year(s): 1994: 1995
Chevrolet Caprice Year(s): 1994: 1995
Manufactured Dates: April 1994-December 1994
No. of Vehicle(s): 87,039
Recall No.: 95V082000
System: Accelerator; Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.
124.
Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles.
Description of Noncompliance: 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 of Noncompliance: If the throttle return spring fails
and there is excessive friction in the pedal assembly, the engine
speed may not return to idle. This increases the potential for a
vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the accelerator pedal
assembly.
Note: Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on
an agreed upon service date and do not receive the remedy within
a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020,
Buick at 1-800-521-7300, or Cadillac at 1-800-458-8006.
Rolls-Royce Motors, Inc.
Model(s):
Bentley Brooklands Year(s):1995
Bentley Brooklands LWB Year(s):1995
Bentley Continental Year(s):1995
Rolls Royce Corniche IV Year(s):1995
Rolls Royce Silver Dawn Year(s):1995
Rolls Royce Silver Spur III Year(s):1995
Manufactured Dates: May 1994-February 1995
No. of Vehicle(s): 92
Recall No.: 95V070000
System: Brakes.
Vehicle Description: Non turbo charged passenger vehicles
equipped with an integrated hydraulic braking and load leveling
system.
Description of Defect: The lower steering column linkage heat
shield can come in contact with a brake hydraulic system pipe
mounted to the engine assembly. This could eventually result in
a hydraulic fluid leak.
Consequence of Defect: If a hydraulic fluid leak occurs, warning
lights indicating loss of fluid and loss of system pressure will
become illuminated. Front brake effectiveness will be lost,
although rear braking would remain unaffected.
Corrective Action: Dealers will reposition the affected hydraulic
pipe and replace any damaged pipe.
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 Rolls-Royce at
1-201-967-9100.
Toyota Motor Co., Ltd.
Model(s):
Lexus GS300 Year(s): 1993-1994
Manufactured Dates: September 1992-May 1994
No. of Vehicle(s): 27,604
Recall No.: 95V072000
System: Front control arm.
Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles.
Description of Defect: The spherical portions of certain lower
ball joints have finished surfaces that were not smooth causing
friction with the surface of the ball joint cap.
Consequence of Defect: This can lead to separation of the ball
joint and increase the potential for a vehicle accident.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the lower ball joints on
the affected 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 Toyota 1-800-255-3987.
General Motors Corporation
Model(s):
Chevrolet Blazer Year(s): 1995
GMC Jimmy Year(s): 1995
Manufactured Dates: January 1995-January 1995
No. of Vehicle(s): 271
Recall No.: 95V080000
System: Front control arm.
Vehicle Description: Multipurpose vehicles equipped with
four wheel drive.
Description of Defect: The upper ball joint nuts were
under torqued. This resulted in improper seating in the steering
knuckle.
Consequence of Defect: This can cause the ball joint stud to
loosen and fracture, resulting in a loss of steering control.
Corrective Action: Dealers will correctly torque the upper ball
joint nut on both sides of the vehicle.
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.
General Motors Corporation
Model(s):
Chevrolet Tahoe Year(s): 1995
GMC Yukon Year(s): 1995
Manufactured Dates: April 1994-December 1994
No. of Vehicle(s): 8,323
Recall No.: 95V081000
System: Seat belts; Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.
210.
Vehicle Description: Light duty four wheel drive, two-door
multi-purpose vehicles.
Description of Noncompliance: Vehicles do not to conform to FMVSS
No. 210, "Seat Belt Anchorages." The center rear seat lap belt
was improperly routed.
Consequence of Noncompliance: The occupant of this seat will not
be properly restrained in the event of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: Instructions for re-routing the center rear
seat lap belt will be sent to the vehicle owners. Owners who
prefer can take their vehicles to their dealers and have it
re-routed free by the dealer.
Note: Owners who do not receive a letter with instructions within
a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or
GMC at 1-800-462-8782.
Independent Mobility Systems
Model(s):
Independent Mobility Year(s): 1991 - 1995
Chrysler Town & Country
Independent Mobility Year(s): 1992 - 1995
Dodge Caravan
Independent Mobility Year(s): 1991 - 1994
Plymouth Voyager
Manufactured Dates: June 1991-January 1995
No. of Vehicle(s): 48
Recall No.: 95V075000
System: Seat tracks and anchors; Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 207.
Vehicle Description: Dodge Caravan, Plymouth Voyager and Chrysler
Town & Country conversion vans equipped with Quad Command seat
bases.
Description of Noncompliance: During testing of FMVSS No. 207,
"Seating Systems," the seat base deformed. This allowed the seat
back anchorages to detach from the floor and does not meet the
requirements of FMVSS No. 207.
Consequence of Noncompliance: Occupants in seats that do not meet
the minimum load requirements of FMVSS No. 207 are subject to
increased risk of injury in a sudden stop or accident.
Corrective Action: Independent Mobility Systems dealers will
replace the seat base extension with a redesigned seat base
extension.
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 Independent Mobility
Systems at 1-505-326-4538.
Kia Motors America, Inc.
Model(s):
Kia Sportage Year(s): 1995
Manufactured Dates: Oct 1994-Jan 1995
No. of Vehicle(s): 1,319
Recall No.: 95V073000
System: Rear axle.
Vehicle Description: Multi-purpose passenger vehicle.
Description of Defect: The nuts attaching the rear axle bearing
oil seal retainers and brake backing plates to the rear axle
housing may be under-torqued. This could allow these units to
loosen and fall off.
Consequence of Defect: This can result in oil leakage into the
rear brake and onto the brake linings as well as rear brake
damage if the axle nuts fall into the rear brake drums. Also the
rear wheel/axle shaft could separate from the vehicle which would
increase the potential for an accident.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect and re-torque the rear
axle bearing oil seal retainer nuts.
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 Kia at 1-800-333-4KIA.
Motorcycles
Buell Distribution Corporation
Model(s):
Buell S2 Thunderbolt Year(s): 1995
Manufactured Dates: June 1994-April 1995
No. of Vehicle(s): 651
Recall No.: 95V083000
System: Wheel rims; Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.
120.
Vehicle Description: Motorcycles.
Description of Noncompliance: Motorcycles do not conform to the
requirements of FMVSS No. 120, "Tire Selection and Rims for
Vehicles other than Passenger Cars." The rims do not contain the
required designation information.
Consequence of Noncompliance: Possibility of overloading and
underinflating which could cause tire failures and increase the
potential for a vehicle accident.
Corrective Action: Owners will receive permanent, adhesive,
weather-resistant rim labels with the correct designations.
Owners themselves can place the correct labels on the rims or
they can take their motorcycles to an authorized dealer to have
the dealer install the labels free.
Note: Owners who do not receive the free labels within a
reasonable time should contact Buell at 1-414-935-8400.
Cagiva North America
Model(s):
Ducati 916 Year(s): 1995
Manufactured Dates: March 1994-March 1995
No. of Vehicle(s): 600
Recall No.: 95V074000
System: Motorcycle kickstand.
Vehicle Description: Motorcycles equipped with retractable side
stands.
Description of Defect: The side stand spring plate on the
retractable side stand can break allowing the side stand to drop
and possibly hit the ground while the vehicle is in motion.
Consequence of Defect: This could affect the control of the
motorcycle and increase the potential for a vehicle accident.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the spring plate on the
affected motorcycles.
Note: Owners who take their motorcycles to an authorized dealer
on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy
within a reasonable time should contact Cagiva at 1-201-839-2600.
Child Safety Seats
All Our Kids Juvenile Pro
Models:
All Our Kids 600
All Our Kids 602
Manufactured Dates: April 1993-September 1994
No. of Unit(s): 25,482
Recall No.: 95E013000
System: Child safety seat; Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 213.
Equipment Description: Models 600 BK (black fabric, black
webbing), 600 SI (silver fabric, silver webbing), 600 PR (blue
fabric, red webbing), 600 HP (green, purple fabric, pink
webbing), 602 BK (black fabric, black webbing), 602 CW (black and
white cow print fabric, black webbing), 602 PR (blue fabric, red
webbing), and 602 PF (purple fabric, pink webbing) travel vests.
Model 600 manufactured from April 1993 through March 1994, and
Model 602 manufactured from March 1994 through September 1994.
Description of Noncompliance: The nylon fabric in these child
safety seats does not meet the requirements of FMVSS No. 213,
"Child Restraint Systems" and FMVSS No. 302, "Flammability of
Interior Materials."
Consequence of Noncompliance: Seat occupants would be at
increased risk of burn injury when the seat material is exposed
to a source of ignition.
Corrective Action: All Our Kids will instruct owners in how to
treat the fabric with flame retardant agents.
Note: Owners who have a problem obtaining the repair of these
safety seats should contact All Our Kids at 1-800-545-3265.
Equipment
AlliedSignal Automotive
Brand(s):
AlliedSignal Oil Filter
Fram PH6017
Manufactured Dates: January 1995-March 1995
No. of Unit(s): 25,115
Recall No.: 95E010000
System: Oil filter.
Equipment Description: Motorcycle oil filters with the words
"Made In Korea" printed on the filter and on the packaging.
Description of Defect: The distance from the first thread of the
filter to the gasket face is approximately 0.405" and it should
be approximately 0.388". This design allows only a few threads
to engage when installing the oil filter on a motorcycle and can
result in the its "blowing off."
Consequence of Defect: If the filter blows off, oil will be
sprayed out onto the motorcycle and road surface and could cause
the driver to lose control. It would increase the potential for
a vehicle accident.
Corrective Action: AlliedSignal wants the oil filters returned to
the dealers for immediate credit. For filters installed by
dealers, all service and required parts will be provided free to
customers.
Note: Customers who have problems when returning the filters or
in obtaining the needed repair from dealers should contact
AlliedSignal at 1-800-465-9041.
Gibson Chemical & Oil Co.
Brand(s):
Walker Brake Fluid
Manufactured Dates: May 1994-May 1994
No. of Unit(s): 1,957
Recall No.: 95E012000
System: Hydraulic brake fluid; Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 116.
Equipment Description: Super heavy duty brake fluid sold in
12-oz., quart, gallon and five-gallon containers, Lot 59944.
Description of Noncompliance: The brake fluid failed to comply
with the requirements of FMVSS No. 116, "Motor Vehicle Brake
Fluids," and is believed to be contaminated.
Consequence of Noncompliance: The brake fluid can have an adverse
affect on components of the hydraulic brake assembly and the
braking performance of the vehicle.
Corrective Action: Brake fluid is to be returned to Gibson for
replacement or refund.
Note: Customers who have problems returning the brake fluid or
receiving a refund should contact Gibson at 1-516-543-6970.
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