# | 94 | Acura | Acura Integra | 191,289 cars with automatic transmission, made 3/92-9/93. | Shifter may indicate wrong gear position, resulting in unexpected vehicle movement. | Have dealer replace clip that connects transmission shift cable to shift lever.
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1 | 91-92 | Alfa | Alfa Romeo Spider | 1800 cars made 9/90-12/91. | Map light in glove compartment could short-circuit and cause fire. | Have dealer replace map light and attachment bracket. |
2 | 85-91 | Audi | Audi (various models) | 152,000 cars with 3-speed automatic transmission, made 10/84-1/91, including following models 80, 90, 100, 200, 4000, and 5000. | Transaxle oil can evaporate over time, allowing gears and bearings to wear prematurely. In extreme cases, front wheels could lock abruptly, causing loss of control. | Have dealer drain and refill differential with oil having higher performance characteristics. |
3 | 92 | Audi | Audi 100 | 7000 cars with V6 engine and automatic transmission, made 10/91-6/92. | Brakes might not stop car adequately. | Have dealer install redesigned brake-vacuum booster-valve assembly. |
4 | 90 | Audi | Audi 100 | 5900 cars made 7/90-12/90. | Vehicle's load capacity is missing from label inside fuel-filler door. | Have dealer attach new label. |
5 | 90 | Audi | Audi 200 | 5900 cars made 7/90-12/90. | Vehicle's load capacity is missing from label inside fuel-filler door. | Have dealer attach new label. |
6 | 91 | BMW | BMW 318 | 7650 cars made 1/91-6/91. | Windshield wipers may operate erratically or fail. | Have dealer relocate ground-wire attachment for wiper switch on steering column. |
7 | 91-92 | BMW | BMW 318 | 15,200 cars made 6/90-11/91. | Ice buildup in throttle housing could speed up engine and prevent it from slowing down promptly. | Have dealer install redesigned throttle housing and reroute crankcase ventilation system hose. |
8 | 92-94 | BMW | BMW 318i | 23,500 cars made 2/92-1/94. | In very cold weather, engine could keep racing when accelerator is released. | Have dealer install redesigned throttle-body heater. |
9 | 95 | BMW | BMW 318iC | 5200 sedans and convertibles made 1/94-3/95. | Label in door jamb overstates car's vehicle load and seating capacity. Overloading could damage tires or mechanical components and cause accident. | If you don't get revised label by mail, contact dealer. |
10 | 95 | BMW | BMW 318iCA | 5200 sedans and convertibles made 1/94-3/95. | Label in door jamb overstates car's vehicle load and seating capacity. Overloading could damage tires or mechanical components and cause accident. | If you don't get revised label by mail, contact dealer. |
11 | 92-94 | BMW | BMW 318iS | 23,500 cars made 2/92-1/94. | In very cold weather, engine could keep racing when accelerator is released. | Have dealer install redesigned throttle-body heater. |
12 | 91 | BMW | BMW 325 | 7650 cars made 1/91-6/91. | Windshield wipers may operate erratically or fail. | Have dealer relocate ground-wire attachment for wiper switch on steering column. |
13 | 92 | BMW | BMW 325i | 22,416 cars made 3/91-4/92. | In severe head-on crash, driver's seat could rise, increasing risk of injury from contact with steering wheel. | Have dealer install damper under seat cushion to prevent change in seat height. |
14 | 92 | BMW | BMW 325iA | 22,416 cars made 3/91-4/92. | In severe head-on crash, driver's seat could rise, increasing risk of injury from contact with steering wheel. | Have dealer install damper under seat cushion to prevent change in seat height. |
15 | 94-95 | BMW | BMW 525i | 2180 cars made 1-8/94. | Double-locking feature could prevent occupants from opening windows and doors and exiting car, and would prevent engine from starting. | Have dealer replace general control module. |
16 | 89 | BMW | BMW 525i | 15,900 cars made 8/88-6/89. | Electrical-system failure could suddenly stop car and extinguish all lights. | Have dealer reroute wiring in engine compartment and install new fusible link. |
17 | 89 | BMW | BMW 525iA | 15,900 cars made 8/88-6/89. | Electrical-system failure could suddenly stop car and extinguish all lights. | Have dealer reroute wiring in engine compartment and install new fusible link. |
18 | 94-95 | BMW | BMW 525iA | 2180 cars made 1-8/94. | Double-locking feature could prevent occupants from opening windows and doors and exiting car, and would prevent engine from starting. | Have dealer replace general control module. |
19 | 94-95 | BMW | BMW 525iTA | 2180 cars made 1-8/94. | Double-locking feature could prevent occupants from opening windows and doors and exiting car, and would prevent engine from starting. | Have dealer replace general control module. |
20 | 91 | BMW | BMW 535 | 637 cars made 3/91-4/91. | Engine may not slow fully when accelerator is released. | Have dealer inspect and, if necessary, replace nut that retains throttle valve shaft. |
21 | 94 | BMW | BMW 540i | 1400 cars with remote activation device made 6/93-10/93. | Anti-theft remote control can operate power windows and sun roof when operator is not in car's immediate vicinity. That could allow windows or sun roof to be closed inadvertently on someone's arm or neck. | Have dealer install rear-view mirror with activation receiver that will control door locks and theft alarm, not windows and sun roof. |
22 | 91 | BMW | BMW 735 | 637 cars made 3/91-4/91. | Engine may not slow fully when accelerator is released. | Have dealer inspect and, if necessary, replace nut that retains throttle valve shaft. |
23 | 93 | BMW | BMW 740 | 2306 cars made 10/92-1/93. | Throttle cable could break and cause engine to return to idle even if accelerator is depressed. | Have dealer replace throttle cable. |
24 | 94 | BMW | BMW 840Ci | 1400 cars with remote activation device made 6/93-10/93. | Anti-theft remote control can operate power windows and sun roof when operator is not in car's immediate vicinity. That could allow windows or sun roof to be closed inadvertently on someone's arm or neck. | Have dealer install rear-view mirror with activation receiver that will control door locks and theft alarm, not windows and sun roof. |
25 | 94 | BMW | BMW 850Ci | 1400 cars with remote activation device made 6/93-10/93. | Anti-theft remote control can operate power windows and sun roof when operator is not in car's immediate vicinity. That could allow windows or sun roof to be closed inadvertently on someone's arm or neck. | Have dealer install rear-view mirror with activation receiver that will control door locks and theft alarm, not windows and sun roof. |
26 | 94 | BMW | BMW 850CSi | 1400 cars with remote activation device made 6/93-10/93. | Anti-theft remote control can operate power windows and sun roof when operator is not in car's immediate vicinity. That could allow windows or sun roof to be closed inadvertently on someone's arm or neck. | Have dealer install rear-view mirror with activation receiver that will control door locks and theft alarm, not windows and sun roof. |
27 | 91 | BMW | BMW M3 | 7650 cars made 1/91-6/91. | Windshield wipers may operate erratically or fail. | Have dealer relocate ground-wire attachment for wiper switch on steering column. |
28 | 89-93 | BMW | BMW models | 116,300 cars, made 6/88-2/93, including 318i, 318iC, 318iS, 325i, 325iC, 325iS, 325iX, 525i, 535i, 735i, 735iL. | Fuel feed hose could leak at engine fitting and create under-hood fire hazard. | Have dealer replace fuel hose and clamp. |
29 | 90-91 | Buick | Buick | 319,181 GM cars, made through 7/91, including '90-91 Buick Century. | Wiring for power seats or power recliner could short-circuit, igniting seat cushion. | Have dealer replace damaged wiring and reroute wiring harness. |
30 | 88-90 | Buick | Buick (various models) | 22,361 GM cars with Kelsey Hayes steel wheels, models RPO PB9 (14 inch) and PG1 (15 inch), made 4/88-3/90, including '88-90 Buick Regal. | Wheels could separate from vehicle and cause crash. | Have dealer check manufacturing-date codes stamped on each wheel and replace as necessary. |
31 | 91 | Buick | Buick cars | 347,866 GM cars made 2/90-2/91, including Buick Regal. | Guide loops for front shoulder belts may crack, causing belts to give inadequate crash protection. | Have dealer add reinforcing plates to cracked guide loops. |
32 | 86-87 | Buick | Buick cars | 1.3 million GM cars with V6 engine, including '86-87 Buick Century, Electra, LeSabre, Park Avenue, and Riviera (all with 3.8-liter engine), '86 Buick LeSabre (with 3.0-liter engine), '86-87 Buick Skylark and Somerset (with 3.0-liter engine). | Engine could stall intermittently. | Have dealer make necessary repairs. If owner has already paid for repair work, contact dealer to seek reimbursement. For more information, call automakers' toll-free customer assistance lines 1-800-521-7300 for Buick. |
33 | 91-92 | Buick | Buick cars | 20,765 GM cars made 4/91-5/91, including '91 Buick Park Avenue and '92 Buick LeSabre. | Parking brake might not prevent vehicle from rolling. | Have dealer replace parking-brake lever. |
34 | 94 | Buick | Buick Century | 139,542 cars made 11/93-5/94. | Water could seep into and short out power door-lock assembly, creating fire hazard. | Have dealer replace door-lock relay and any corroded terminals, and reposition new relay where water is less likely to enter it. |
35 | 94 | Buick | Buick Century | 579 cars with 3.1-liter V6 and cruise control, made 8/93. | Throttle could stick open. | Have dealer replace cruise-control cable. |
36 | 94 | Buick | Buick Century | 49,047 cars, with 3.1-liter V6, made 8/93-10/93. | Should main accelerator-return spring fail, backup spring may not return throttle to fully closed position, and racing engine could cause loss of control. | Have dealer replace backup spring. |
37 | 94 | Buick | Buick Century | 206 cars made 1/94. | Right front wheel could come off. | Have dealer check right front spindle nut. If it's not tight enough, dealer will replace wheel-bearing assembly and nut. |
38 | 94 | Buick | Buick Century | 10,646 cars made 6/93-12/93. | Water may have entered accelator-control cable conduit. In very cold weather, accelerator could require high effort, or engine could continue to race after accelerator has been released. | Have dealer purge water from cable. |
39 | 93 | Buick | Buick Century | 2848 cars made 4/93. | Defective brake hoses could hamper stopping. | Have dealer replace right front brake-hose assembly on Century and Ciera, and both rear hoses on Cavalier and Sunbird. |
40 | 92 | Buick | Buick models | 10,141 GM cars with automatic transmission, made 10/91-11/91, including Buick Century and Regal. | Transmission might not work properly in Reverse. Also, transmission could remain in Reverse even though shifter is in Neutral, resulting in unexpected vehicle movement. | Have dealer check and, if necessary, replace transaxle. |
41 | 90 | Buick | Buick Reatta | 18,904 cars made 8/89-3/90. | Brake indicator light on dash may not work. | Have dealer make necessary repairs in computer module. |
42 | 90 | Buick | Buick Regal | 160,000 GM cars, with steel wheels, made 4/88-1/90, including Buick Regal. | Wheels could crack and come off. | Have dealer check and, if necessary, replace wheels. |
43 | 93 | Buick | Buick Regal | 5574 cars made 2/93. | Front seatbacks could recline suddenly. | Have dealer replace manual seat-recliner mechanism. |
44 | 91 | Buick | Buick Regal | 11,432 cars with 3.8-liter V-6, made 11/90-12/90. | Fuel hose could leak, causing fire hazard. | Have dealer replace hose. |
45 | 95 | Buick | Buick Regal | 1022 cars made 9/94. | Front turn-signal lights aren't bright enough to be seen by other motorists. | Have dealer replace bulbs. |
46 | 94-95 | Buick | Buick Regal | 199,572 cars made 6/93-10/94. | Brake hoses could wear through and leak, causing loss of stopping ability. | Have dealer inspect and, if necessary, replace rear brake hoses. |
47 | 95 | Buick | Buick Regal cars | 420 vehicles made 10/94. | Steering could fail. | Have dealer tighten bolts on steering-column support bracket. |
48 | 90 | Buick | Buick Riviera | 18,904 cars made 8/89-3/90. | Brake indicator light on dash may not work. | Have dealer make necessary repairs in computer module. |
49 | 90-93 | Buick | Buick Riviera | 113,343 cars made 3/89-7/92. | Front shoulder belts could jam in retractor and be difficult to pull out. | Have dealer install webbing-stop button. |
50 | 91-92 | Buick | Buick Roadmaster | 224,588 cars made 10/89-8/91. | Hood could open suddenly and block driver's view. | Have dealer replace secondary hood-latch assembly. |
51 | 94 | Buick | Buick Roadmaster | 8475 cars, with engine-oil cooler, made 3-10/93. | Engine oil-cooler hose could rub against steering gear and leak, creating fire hazard. | Have dealer reroute and, if necessary, replace hose. |
52 | 94-95 | Buick | Buick Roadmaster | 87,039 cars made 4/94-12/94. | At low temperatures, engine might not return to idle speed when accelerator is released. | Have dealer replace accelerator-pedal assembly. |
53 | 94 | Buick | Buick Roadmaster | 139 cars made 3/93-3/94 and sold in U.S. territories and possessions (Puerto Rico, Guam, etc.). | Wheels could break off, causing loss of control. | Have dealer remove paint from all 4 wheel mounting surfaces. Also, inspect and, if necessary, replace wheel studs. |
54 | 94 | Buick | Buick Roadmaster | 130,581 cars made 3/93-6/94. | Fuel tank could sag and strike pavement, creating fire hazard. | Have dealer tighten fuel-tank strap. |
55 | 91-92 | Buick | Buick Roadmaster | 219,571 cars made 3/90-7/91. | Plastic cover on shoulder-belt guide loop could crack and allow steel underneath to cut belt webbing during crash. | Have dealer install new guide loops. |
56 | 93 | Buick | Buick Skylark | 1103 cars with automatic transaxle made 5/93. | Engine could be started with automatic transmission in forward or reverse gear, resulting in unexpected movement. Also, engine may not start when ignition key is turned. | Have dealer replace neutral-start switch and, if necessary, manual switch of transaxle assembly. |
57 | 88-89 | Buick | Buick Skylark | 108,836 cars with Quad 4 engine, made 1/88-7/89. | Fuel leak could cause fire. | Have dealer replace front fuel-feed hose assembly. |
58 | 91 | Buick | Buick Skylark | 37,030 cars made 1/91-5/91. | Short circuit could lower window unexpectedly and overheat control module, causing fire hazard. | Have dealer replace express-down control module. |
59 | 94 | Buick | Buick Skylark | 1681 cars made 2-3/94. | Too much fuel could leak from tank if car is struck from behind, posing fire hazard. | Have dealer install rivets to reinforce tank's welds. |
60 | 93 | Cadillac | Cadillac Allante | 56,269 cars, with 4.6-liter V8, made 3/92-7/94. | Auxiliary engine oil-cooler hose could abrade and leak creating fire hazard. | Have dealer install tie strap to keep hose away from clutch assembly of air-conditioning compressor. |
61 | 87-91 | Cadillac | Cadillac Brougham | 699 limousine conversions, made 10/86-2/91, including the following Brougham conversions '87-91 by Allen Coachworks; '87-90 by Ultra Limousines; '88-91 by Classic Limousines; '88-91 by Dabryn Coach; '88 and '90 by Royale Limousines. | Rear brakes aren't effective enough. | Have dealer replace original 1-in. brake cylinder with 1 F1-16 E-in. cylinder. |
62 | 87-91 | Cadillac | Cadillac Brougham | 699 limousine conversions, made 10/86-2/91, including the following Brougham conversions '88 and '91 by Limousine Works; '90-91 by Executive Coach Builders; '90 by Federal Coach; '90 by Picasso Coach Builders. | Rear brakes aren't effective enough. | Have dealer replace original 1-in. brake cylinder with 1 F1-16 E-in. cylinder. |
63 | 91-93 | Cadillac | Cadillac DeVille | 403,273 cars made 1/90-7/93. | Oil could leak from transaxle cooler hose, creating fire hazard. | Have dealer replace upper oil-cooler hose to transaxle. |
64 | 93-94 | Cadillac | Cadillac Eldorado | 56,269 cars, with 4.6-liter V8, made 3/92-7/94. | Auxiliary engine oil-cooler hose could abrade and leak creating fire hazard. | Have dealer install tie strap to keep hose away from clutch assembly of air-conditioning compressor. |
65 | 94 | Cadillac | Cadillac Eldorado | 8545 cars made 6/93-8/93. | Throttle could stick open or closed. | Have dealer secure throttle cable with tie strap. |
66 | 90-91 | Cadillac | Cadillac Eldorado | 113,343 cars made 3/89-7/92. | Front shoulder belts could jam in retractor and be difficult to pull out. | Have dealer install webbing-stop button. |
67 | 93 | Cadillac | Cadillac Eldorado | 10,146 cars with 4.6-liter Northstar V8, made 8/92-1/93. | Fuel leak could cause fire hazard. | Have dealer inspect and, if necessary, adjust or replace fuel lines. |
68 | 94 | Cadillac | Cadillac Fleetwood | 8475 cars with engine-oil cooler, made 3-10/93. | Engine oil-cooler hose could rub against steering gear and leak, creating fire hazard. | Have dealer reroute and, if necessary, replace hose. |
69 | 94 | Cadillac | Cadillac Fleetwood | 130,581 cars made 3/93-6/94. | Fuel tank could sag and strike pavement, creating fire hazard. | Have dealer tighten fuel-tank strap. |
70 | 91 | Cadillac | Cadillac Fleetwood | 699 limousine conversions, made 10/86-2/91, including '91 Fleetwood conversions by Krystal Coach. | Rear brakes aren't effective enough. | Have dealer replace original 1-in. brake cylinder with 1 F1-16 E-in. cylinder. |
71 | 93 | Cadillac | Cadillac Fleetwood | 37 cars made 10/92-11/92. | Passenger-side air bag may not provide proper crash protection. | Have dealer replace passenger-side air bag. |
72 | 93-94 | Cadillac | Cadillac Seville | 56,269 cars with 4.6-liter V8, made 3/92-7/94. | Auxiliary engine oil-cooler hose could abrade and leak creating fire hazard. | Have dealer install tie strap to keep hose away from clutch assembly of air-conditioning compressor. |
73 | 94 | Cadillac | Cadillac Seville | 8545 cars made 6/93-8/93. | Throttle could stick open or closed. | Have dealer secure throttle cable with tie strap. |
74 | 93 | Cadillac | Cadillac Seville | 10,146 cars with 4.6-liter Northstar V8, made 8/92-1/93. | Fuel leak could cause fire hazard. | Have dealer inspect and, if necessary, adjust or replace fuel lines. |
75 | 88-90 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet (various models) | 22,361 GM cars with Kelsey Hayes steel wheels, models RPO PB9 (14 inch) and PG1 (15 inch), made 4/88-3/90, including '90 Chevrolet Lumina. | Wheels could separate from vehicle and cause crash. | Have dealer check manufacturing-date codes stamped on each wheel and replace as necessary. |
76 | 93 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet 4-wheel drive pickups | 72,664 GM pickup trucks, including Chevrolet Blazer and T10, made 8/92-1/93. | Vehicle could be in gear and move unexpectedly though automatic-transmission shifter appears to be in Park. | Have dealer inspect and, if necessary, replace transmission. |
77 | 95 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet Astro | 3037 minivans made 9/94. | Hoses from fuel tank could leak, creating fire hazard. | Have dealer tighten hoses to fuel tank. |
78 | 93 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet Astro | 1089 Explorer conversions and 8283 Tiara conversions of GM vans, including '93 Chevrolet Astro 3/4-ton vans. Explorer vans were made 9/92-8/93; Tiara vans, 9/92-9/93 . | Left front safety belt won't fit all drivers when seat is adjusted fully forward. | Have dealer install extendable buckle assembly. |
79 | 87-91 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet Astro van | 185 vehicles modified by ASC Colamco, made 1/87-1/91. | Front and middle safety belts may not provide proper protection in crash. | Have dealer relocate safety-belt anchor bolts. |
80 | 92 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet Beretta | 140,661 cars made 3/91-6/92. | Stoplights may not come on during braking. | Have dealer replace stoplight switch and change wiring. |
81 | 87-88 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet Beretta | 290,408 cars made 6/86-11/87. | Hood could open suddenly, blocking driver's view. | Have dealer replace primary and secondary hood-latch assemblies and support bracket. |
82 | 94-95 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet Beretta | 1604 cars made 8/94. | Right-side panel may not be reinforced properly. That subjects occupants to increased injury in side crash. | Contact dealer. Chevrolet will replace car. |
83 | 88-90 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet Beretta | 722,884 cars made 1/88-7/90. | Front shoulder belts could fail. | Have dealer replace shoulder-belt retractors and necessary hardware. |
84 | 94 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet Blazer | 740 4-door multipurpose vehicles with weight distribution trailer-hitch (VR4) option, made 2-3/94. | Trailer hitch could separate from towing vehicle and cause accident. | Have dealer tighten trailer-hitch bolts to specified torque. |
85 | 95 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet Blazer | 262 vehicles made 11/94. | Brakes could fail. | Have dealer inspect break pedal pivot bolt in weld nut and tighten adequately. |
86 | 94 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet C series pickups | 30,148 GM pickup trucks made 11-12/93, including Chevrolet C 10, C20, C30, K10, K20, and K30. | Front-end components could come apart, causing loss of control. | Have dealer tighten rear nut that secures left lower-control arm to frame. |
87 | 94 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet C107 extended-cab pickups | 4821 trucks, with weight-distribution trailer-hitch (VR4 option), made 8-11/93. | Trailer could come loose from towing vehicle. | Have dealer install additional fasteners on trailer-hitch platform. |
88 | 94 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet C10703 pickups | 976 half-ton short-box trucks made 10/93. | Fuel tank could sag and touch road, spilling fuel and creating fire hazard. | Have dealer tighten tank's front strap bracket. |
89 | 92 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet Camaro | 43,413 cars made 2/92-8/92. | Shifter cable for automatic transmission could break, preventing transmission from shifting. Gear indicator could show wrong gear position, resulting in unexpected vehicle movement. | Have dealer replace shift cable. |
90 | 94 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet Camaro | 6807 cars with 5.7-liter V8, made 8/93. | Fuel hose could contact hot air check valve and melt, spilling fuel and causing fire hazard. | Have dealer reroute and, if necessary, replace fuel hose. |
91 | 91-92 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet Camaro | 232,988 cars made 10/89-8/92. | Fuel and vapors could leak from filler neck, causing fire hazard. | Have dealer inspect and, if necessary, replace fuel-tank assembly. |
92 | 94 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet Caprice | 130,581 cars made 3/93-6/94. | Fuel tank could sag and strike pavement, creating fire hazard. | Have dealer tighten fuel-tank strap. |
93 | 94 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet Caprice | 139 cars made 3/93-3/94 and sold in U.S. territories and possessions (Puerto Rico, Guam, etc.). | Wheels could break off, causing loss of control. | Have dealer remove paint from all 4 wheel mounting surfaces. Also, inspect and, if necessary, replace wheel studs. |
94 | 91-92 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet Caprice | 224,588 cars made 10/89-8/91. | Hood could open suddenly and block driver's view. | Have dealer replace secondary hood-latch assembly. |
95 | 94 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet Caprice | 8475 cars, with engine-oil cooler, made 3-10/93. | Engine oil-cooler hose could rub against steering gear and leak, creating fire hazard. | Have dealer reroute and, if necessary, replace hose. |
96 | 91 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet Caprice | 219,571 cars made 3/90-7/91. | Plastic cover on shoulder-belt guide loop could crack and allow steel underneath to cut belt webbing during crash. | Have dealer install new guide loops. |
97 | 92 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet Caprice | 1771 cars with 4.3-liter engine made 7/91-7/92. | Fuel line could crack, leak, and cause fire. | Have dealer replace fuel-feed line and fuel-return line. |
98 | 91 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet cars | 347,866 GM cars made 2/90-2/91, including Chevrolet Cavalier and Lumina. | Guide loops for front shoulder belts may crack, causing belts to give inadequate crash protection. | Have dealer add reinforcing plates to cracked guide loops. |
99 | 90 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet cars | 319,181 GM cars, including '90 Chevrolet Celebrity. | Wiring for power seats or power recliner could short-circuit, igniting seat cushion. | Have dealer replace damaged wiring and reroute wiring harness. |
100 | 91 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet Cavalier | 41,718 cars made 12/90-1/91. | Front door frame, which anchors safety-belt housing, could collapse in accident, resulting in safety-belt failure. | Have dealer replace belt interlock striker studs. |
101 | 92 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet Cavalier | 3212 cars made 8/91. | Hood could open suddenly, blocking driver's view. | Have dealer inspect hood-latch assemblies and, if necessary, install new secondary hood-latch spring. |
102 | 93 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet Cavalier | 2848 cars made 4/93. | Defective brake hoses could hamper stopping. | Have dealer replace right front brake-hose assembly on Century and Ciera, and both rear hoses on Cavalier and Sunbird. |
103 | 95 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet Cavalier | 21,340 cars made 2/94-1/95. | Front suspension components could separate, resulting in loss of vehicle control. | Have dealer inspect lower-control-arm assemblies and, if necessary, replace. |
104 | 92 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet Corsica | 140,661 cars made 3/91-6/92. | Stoplights may not come on during braking. | Have dealer replace stoplight switch and change wiring. |
105 | 89 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet Corsica | 19,603 cars with styled steel wheels, made 1/89-8/89. | Wheels could crack and come off. | Have dealer replace wheel assemblies. |
106 | 87-88 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet Corsica | 290,408 cars made 6/86-11/87. | Hood could open suddenly, blocking driver's view. | Have dealer replace primary and secondary hood-latch assemblies and support bracket. |
107 | 88-90 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet Corsica | 722,884 cars made 1/88-7/90. | Front shoulder belts could fail. | Have dealer replace shoulder-belt retractors and necessary hardware. |
108 | 92-93 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet Corvette | 5112 cars with LT1 engine, made 6/92-9/92 | Power-steering fluid could leak into engine compartment and cause fire. | Have dealer replace power-steering gear-inlet hose. |
109 | 84-91 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet Corvette | 231,833 cars made 2/83-5/91. | Safety belts could jam in retractor and become unusable. | Have dealer inspect and, if necessary, replace safety belts. |
110 | 94 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet K series pickups | 30,148 GM pickup trucks made 11-12/93, including Chevrolet C 10, C20, C30, K10, K20, and K30. | Front-end components could come apart, causing loss of control. | Have dealer tighten rear nut that secures left lower-control arm to frame. |
111 | 94 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet K10703 pickups | 976 half-ton short-box trucks made 10/93. | Fuel tank could sag and touch road, spilling fuel and creating fire hazard. | Have dealer tighten tank's front strap bracket. |
112 | 94 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet K207 extended-cab pickups | 4821 trucks, with weight-distribution trailer-hitch (VR4 option), made 8-11/93. | Trailer could come loose from towing vehicle. | Have dealer install additional fasteners on trailer-hitch platform. |
113 | 91 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet light trucks | 102,885 GM vehicles, made 1/90-2/91, including Chevrolet S10, T10, and Blazer. | Fuel could leak from tank in rollover, causing fire or explosion. | Have dealer replace fuel-tank sender seals. |
114 | 94 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet light trucks | 70,154 GM vehicles made 7/93-8/93, including Chevrolet C10, C20, C30, G Van, K10, K20, and K30. | Brakes could fail. | Have dealer make sure that brake-pedal push-rod retainer is in place. |
115 | 85-86 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet light trucks | 166,624 vehicles made 8/84-8/86. | Steering components could separate, resulting in loss of vehicle control. | Have dealer install brace at left lower control arm. |
116 | 95 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet light trucks | 36,641 GM sport-utility vehicles and pickup trucks with M30/MT1 automatic transmission made 3/94-10/94, including Chevrolet C3500HD and Suburban; Chevrolet Tahoe. | When shifter is placed in Park, indicator light may not go on. | Have dealer adjust transmission shift cable and install lock clip. |
117 | 88-93 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet light trucks | 1,702,880 C and K series trucks, with 5.0-liter, 5.7-liter, and 7.4-liter engines and automatic transmission, made 12/86-8/92. | Heat buildup could force transmission fluid out of vent tube, possibly causing fire. | Have dealer install longer vent hose routed to left side of engine compartment. |
118 | 92 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet Lumina | 1058 cars with methanol/ethanol fuel system, made 4/92. | Fuel leak could cause fire. | Have dealer replace fuel tank. |
119 | 94 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet Lumina | 22,862 minivans made 4/93-11/93. | Rearmost safety-belt retractors may not release when van is on even a mild slope, making it impossible for occupants to extract and use belts. | Have dealer remove and properly reinstall safety-belt retractors. |
120 | 95 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet Lumina | 221 cars made 8/94. | Steering could fail. | Have dealer replace right lower control arm and ball-joint stud. |
121 | 94 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet Lumina | 1238 minivans made 8/93-9/93. | Center rear safety belt may not lock in crash. | Have dealer inspect and, if necessary, replace safety-belt retractor assembly. |
122 | 90 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet Lumina | 160,000 GM cars with steel wheels, including Luminas, made 2/89-1/90. | Wheels could crack and come off. | Have dealer check and, if necessary, replace wheels. |
123 | 93 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet Lumina | 5574 cars made 2/93. | Front seatbacks could recline suddenly. | Have dealer replace manual seat-recliner mechanism. |
124 | 93-94 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet Lumina APV | 5294 minivans with optional power sliding door, made 11/92-3/94. | Second row, passenger-side shoulder belt may not retract properly, resulting in inadequate protection in a crash. | Have dealer replace door-frame pillar trim panel. |
125 | 95 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet Lumina APV | 6523 minivans made 11/94-2/95. | Brake-pedal arm could fracture in use, resulting in diminished stopping ability. | Have dealer replace all suspect brake-pedal assemblies. |
126 | 95 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet Lumina minivans | 420 vehicles made 10/94. | Steering could fail. | Have dealer tighten bolts on steering-column support bracket. |
127 | 92-93 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet minivans | 157,740 GM minivans including Chevrolet Lumina, made 6/91-6/93. | Safety-belt retractor could lock up, making it impossible to withdraw belt. Problem affects left third-row seat in 6-passenger vans and center second-row seat in 7-passenger vans. | If belt locks up, have dealer replace it. |
128 | 92 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet models | 10,141 GM cars with automatic transmission, made 10/91-11/91, including Chevrolet Lumina. | Transmission might not work properly in Reverse. Also, transmission could remain in Reverse even though shifter is in Neutral, resulting in unexpected vehicle movement. | Have dealer check and, if necessary, replace transaxle. |
129 | 95 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 221 cars made 8/94. | Steering could fail. | Have dealer replace right lower control arm and ball-joint stud. |
130 | 91 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet multipurpose vehicles | 102,885 GM vehicles, made 1/90-2/91, including Chevrolet S10, T10, and Blazer. | Fuel could leak from tank in rollover, causing fire or explosion. | Have dealer replace fuel-tank sender seals. |
131 | 91 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet pickups | 654 GM trucks, made 1/91, including Chevrolet K100 and K200. | Brake line could rub against splash shield in front wheel housing and leak, causing failure of front brakes. | Have dealer replace splash shield. |
132 | 95 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet pickups | 13,853 vehicles, with 4L80-E automatic transmission, made 12/94-1/95, including Chevrolet C20, C30, G30, K20, K30, P, Sportvan, Suburban. | Transmission fluid could leak onto hot exhaust manifold and cause possible fire. | Have dealer inspect transmission-case assembly to determine if casting is too thin and, if necessary, replace transmission. |
133 | 91-93 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet pickups | 2500 GM 2-wheel-drive pickup trucks, converted by PAS, Inc. to run on compressed natural gas, made 10/91-6/93, including Chevrolet C10, C20, and C30. | Fuel tank could rupture, creating fire hazard. | Stop using truck and let engine run until fuel tank is less than one-quarter full. Then call Chevrolet at 800-334-5370. Manufacturer will exchange truck for comparable '94 gasoline-powered 1/2- or 3/4-ton pickup or will repurchase vehicle. |
134 | 93 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet pickups | 303 GM pickups, with folding rear bench seat, made 4/93-5/93, including Chevrolet C30 and K30. | Rear bench seat could come loose in crash. | Have dealer replace rivets that secure latch mechanism with bolts. |
135 | 94 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet S10 pickups | 30,263 trucks, with four-cylinder engine, made 6/93-12/93. | Vacuum hose could come off check valve on power-brake booster, causing loss of power-brake assist and faster engine idle. Loss of assist would require driver to step much harder on brake pedal to stop car. | Have dealer install clamp on power-brake booster assist. |
136 | 94 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet S10 pickups | 117,200 light trucks made 3/93-1/94. | In crash, fuel leakage could create fire hazard. | Have dealer replace fuel-filler pipe. |
137 | 89-92 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet S10 trucks | 215,052 light trucks with 2.5-liter engine, without air-conditioning, made 3/88-10/91. | Radiator-fan blades could break. If hood is open, pieces could injure anyone nearby. | Have dealer install redesigned fan assembly. |
138 | 95 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet Tahoe | 8323 sport-utility vehicles with 2 doors and 4-wheel drive, made 4/94-12/94. | Center-rear safety belt might not provide adequate protection in crash. | Owners will receive instructions on rerouting belt-or have dealer reroute it. |
139 | 92 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet Trucks | 10,642 GM vans with automatic transmission, made 3/91-9/91, including Chevrolet G100, G200, and G300. | Engine can be started while transmission is in Forward or Reverse, resulting in sudden vehicle movement. | Have dealer reroute transmission cable. |
140 | 85-91 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet utility vehicles | 604,207 GM vehicles with bucket seats and knob-type recliner mechanisms, made 8/84-1/91, including '85-91 Chevrolet Astro, and '89-90 Chevrolet Suburban. | Seatback could recline suddenly and cause loss of vehicle control. | Have dealer modify recliner mechanisms. |
141 | 85-91 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet vans | 604,207 GM vehicles with bucket seats and knob-type recliner mechanisms, made 8/84-1/91, including '85-91 Chevrolet Astro, and '89-90 Chevrolet Suburban. | Seatback could recline suddenly and cause loss of vehicle control. | Have dealer modify recliner mechanisms. |
142 | 95 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet vans | 13,853 vehicles, with 4L80-E automatic transmission, made 12/94-1/95, including Chevrolet C20, C30, G30, K20, K30, P, Sportvan, Suburban. | Transmission fluid could leak onto hot exhaust manifold and cause possible fire. | Have dealer inspect transmission-case assembly to determine if casting is too thin and, if necessary, replace transmission. |
143 | 94 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet vans | 70,154 GM vehicles, made 7/93-8/93, including Chevrolet C10, C20, C30, G Van, K10, K20, and K30. | Brakes could fail. | Have dealer make sure that brake-pedal push-rod retainer is in place. |
144 | 93-94 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet vans | 6088 long-wheelbase conversion vans by Mark III IN, made 11/93-5/94, including '93-94 Chevrolet G20. | Transformer that powers neon center light fixture could overheat, creating fire hazard. | Have Mark III dealer replace neon fixture with incandescent lights that run directly on van's 12-volt battery. |
145 | 92-94 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet vans | 381 vans including Chevrolet Astro and G20 conversion vans, by Sherry Designs, made 9/91-1/94. | Front seatbacks are too low to provide proper whiplash porotection. | Have dealer install head restraints to raise height of seatbacks. |
146 | 93 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet vans | 1793 vans made 8/93-4/94. | Vehicle came with wrong spare wheel. In use, wheel could crack and come off, causing loss of control. | Have dealer replace spare wheel. |
147 | 90-91 | Chrysler | Chrysler cars | 80,000 Chrysler vehicles with antilock brakes, made 3/90-7/91, including '90-91 Chrysler Imperial and New Yorker, '91 Chrysler Town and Country. | Brake fluid could leak from high-pressure hose and reduce stopping ability. | Have dealer replace ABS hose. |
148 | 94 | Chrysler | Chrysler Concord | 110,000 cars made 7/93-12/93. | Electrical wiring harness could rub against steering component and short-circuit, stalling engine or allowing it to start with shifter in position other than Park or Neutral. | Have dealer install redesigned wiring harness and protective sleeve. |
149 | 91 | Chrysler | Chrysler Fifth Avenue | 130,000 cars made 7/90-11/90. | Front safety belts could fail. | Have dealer replace belts' latch engagement. |
150 | 91 | Chrysler | Chrysler Imperial | 130,000 cars made 7/90-11/90. | Front safety belts could fail. | Have dealer replace belts' latch engagement. |
151 | 91 | Chrysler | Chrysler LeBaron | 130,000 cars made 7/90-11/90. | Front safety belts could fail. | Have dealer replace belts' latch engagement. |
152 | 92 | Chrysler | Chrysler LeBaron | 17,000 cars made 8/91-2/92. | Hood could open suddenly while car is moving. | Have dealer adjust secondary hood latch so it engages properly. |
153 | 89 | Chrysler | Chrysler LeBaron | 41,000 cars made 8/88-12/88. | In regions where road salt is used, disc-brake linings could separate, resulting in increased stopping distances. | Have dealer replace front and rear linings on cars with 15-in. brakes. Replace only rear linings on cars with 14-in. brakes. |
154 | 94 | Chrysler | Chrysler Lebaron | 200 cars made 9/93-11/93. | Safety belts could fail. | Have dealer modify belts. |
155 | 94 | Chrysler | Chrysler LHS | 110,000 cars made 7/93-12/93. | Electrical wiring harness could rub against steering component and short-circuit, stalling engine or allowing it to start with shifter in position other than Park or Neutral. | Have dealer install redesigned wiring harness and protective sleeve. |
156 | 94 | Chrysler | Chrysler New Yorker | 110,000 cars made 7/93-12/93. | Electrical wiring harness could rub against steering component and short-circuit, stalling engine or allowing it to start with shifter in position other than Park or Neutral. | Have dealer install redesigned wiring harness and protective sleeve. |
157 | 91 | Chrysler | Chrysler Salon | 130,000 cars made 7/90-11/90. | Front safety belts could fail. | Have dealer replace belts' latch engagement. |
158 | 91 | Chrysler | Chrysler Town & Country | 10,492 minivans with antilock brakes, made 6/91-7/91. | Brake fluid could leak, reducing stopping ability and increasing possibility of brake lockup. | Have dealer replace ABS pump if last six digits on pump are between 052300 and 059262. |
159 | 93 | Chrysler | Chrysler Town & Country | 600 minivans with 15-in. stamped steel road wheels or spare wheel, made 4/93. | Wheels could come off. | Have dealer replace wheels. |
160 | 92 | Chrysler | Chrysler Town & Country | 3000 minivans made 4/92. | Fuel leak could cause fire. | Have dealer bend fuel-tank flanges and check fuel lines and mounting straps for damage. |
161 | 90-91 | Chrysler | Chrysler vans | 80,000 vehicles with antilock brakes, made 3/90-7/91, including '91 Chrysler Town and Country. | Brake fluid could leak from high-pressure hose and reduce stopping ability. | Have dealer replace ABS hose. |
162 | 93-94 | Chrysler | Chrysler vans | 6088 long-wheelbase conversion vans by Mark III IN, made 11/93-5/94, including '94 Dodge Ram. | Transformer that powers neon center light fixture could overheat, creating fire hazard. | Have Mark III dealer replace neon fixture with incandescent lights that run directly on van's 12-volt battery. |
163 | 94 | Dodge | Dodge BR1500 pickups | 7000 trucks, without rear bumper, made 7/93-8/94. | Vehicles have increased risk of fuel spill in rear-end collision, a violation of Federal safety regulation. | Have dealer make necessary repairs. |
164 | 94 | Dodge | Dodge BR2500 pickups | 7000 trucks, without rear bumper, made 7/93-8/94. | Vehicles have increased risk of fuel spill in rear-end collision, a violation of Federal safety regulation. | Have dealer make necessary repairs. |
165 | 93 | Dodge | Dodge Caravan | 600 minivans with 15-in. stamped steel road wheels or spare wheel, made 4/93. | Wheels could come off. | Have dealer replace wheels. |
166 | 91 | Dodge | Dodge Caravan | 10,492 minivans with antilock brakes, made 6/91-7/91. | Brake fluid could leak, reducing stopping ability and increasing possibility of brake lockup. | Have dealer replace ABS pump if last six digits on pump are between 052300 and 059262. |
167 | 92 | Dodge | Dodge Caravan | 360 minivans made 8/91. | Brake pedal could come off. | Have dealer replace brake pedal. |
168 | 92 | Dodge | Dodge Caravan | 3000 minivans made 4/92. | Fuel leak could cause fire. | Have dealer bend fuel-tank flanges and check fuel lines and mounting straps for damage. |
169 | 90-91 | Dodge | Dodge cars | 80,000 vehicles with antilock brakes, made 3/90-7/91, including '91 Dodge Caravan and Monaco, '90-91 Dodge Dynasty. | Brake fluid could leak from high-pressure hose and reduce stopping ability. | Have dealer replace ABS hose. |
170 | 87 | Dodge | Dodge Charger | 95,000 cars made 11/86-3/87. | Fuel could leak and cause engine fire. | Have dealer replace fuel-pressure regulator. |
171 | 92 | Dodge | Dodge D150 Ram pickups | 800 pickup trucks made 11/91. | Parking brake may not be fully engaged even though it appears so, and vehicle could roll away. | Have dealer install parking brake cable assembly with proper length spring. |
172 | 94 | Dodge | Dodge Dakota | Models 293,043 light and club-cab trucks made 7/93-7/94. | Extra keys on ring could jam in screw-access holes in back cover of steering wheel and impair steering or turn off ignition. | Have dealer replace back cover of steering wheel. |
173 | 91 | Dodge | Dodge Dakota | Models 78,000 light-duty trucks and vans, with upgraded steering wheel in upscale trim package, made 7/90-4/91. | Steering wheel could break off. | Have dealer reinforce or replace wheel. |
174 | 94-95 | Dodge | Dodge Dakota | 285,000 pickups made 7/93-7/94. | In a turn, extra keys on ring could get stuck in screw-access holes on back cover of steering wheel, impairing steering ability or shutting off engine ignition. | Have dealer plug holes. |
175 | 91 | Dodge | Dodge Dakota 2-wheel drive pickups | 38,000 pickups made 7/90-5/91. | Right front brake hose could rub against tire and wear through, decreasing stopping ability. | Have dealer check routing of hose and replace it, if necessary. |
176 | 94 | Dodge | Dodge Dakota 4-wheel drive pickups | 1500 trucks made 11/93. | Steering could fail. | Have dealer replace upper control-arm bolts. |
177 | 94 | Dodge | Dodge Dakota pickups | 9000 vehicles made 7/93-12/93. | Fuel tank could fall off. | Have dealer tighten tank's support straps. |
178 | 93 | Dodge | Dodge Dakota pickups | 2000 pickups with antilock brakes, made 8/92-4/93. | Antilock brake system may not work. | Have dealer replace brake return check valve. |
179 | 92-93 | Dodge | Dodge Daytona | 17,000 cars made 10/91-11/92. | Body may suffer structural weakness with time; doors may not open properly, metal may crack, and protection could suffer in crash. | Have dealer secure dash panel to front rails with additional nuts and bolts. |
180 | 89 | Dodge | Dodge Daytona | 41,000 cars made 8/88-12/88. | In regions where road salt is used, disc-brake linings could separate, resulting in increased stopping distances. | Have dealer replace front and rear linings on cars with 15-in. brakes. Replace only rear linings on cars with 14-in. brakes. |
181 | 91 | Dodge | Dodge Dynasty | 130,000 cars made 7/90-11/90. | Front safety belts could fail. | Have dealer replace belts' latch engagement. |
182 | 94 | Dodge | Dodge Intrepid | 110,000 cars made 7/93-12/93. | Electrical wiring harness could rub against steering component and short-circuit, stalling engine or allowing it to start with shifter in position other than Park or Neutral. | Have dealer install redesigned wiring harness and protective sleeve. |
183 | 93 | Dodge | Dodge Intrepid | 3000 cars made 6/92-8/92. | Front-suspension failure could cause loss of steering. | Have dealer replace front and rear strut-bar washers and nuts. |
184 | 90-92 | Dodge | Dodge Monaco | 136,000 cars made 7/87-6/92. | Hot engine coolant could spill into passenger compartment and burn driver's feet. Also, steam could fog windshield and impair driver's vision. | Have dealer install temperature-controlled heater-bypass valve. |
185 | 95 | Dodge | Dodge Neon | 2700 cars with antilock brakes made 11/93-1/94. | Brakes could fail partially. | Have dealer inspect and, if necessary, replace master cylinder. |
186 | 95 | Dodge | Dodge Neon | 7100 cars made 11/93-2/94. | Engine could stall unexpectedly. Also, brakes could fail partially. | Have dealer replace powertrain control module and screws that retain rear brake-hose bracket. |
187 | 87 | Dodge | Dodge Omni | 95,000 cars made 11/86-3/87. | Fuel could leak and cause engine fire. | Have dealer replace fuel-pressure regulator. |
188 | 91 | Dodge | Dodge Ram | Models 78,000 light-duty trucks and vans, with upgraded steering wheel in upscale trim package, made 7/90-4/91. | Steering wheel could break off. | Have dealer reinforce or replace wheel. |
189 | 94-95 | Dodge | Dodge Ram | Models 293,043 light and club-cab trucks made 7/93-7/94. | Extra keys on ring could jam in screw-access holes in back cover of steering wheel and impair steering or turn off ignition. | Have dealer replace back cover of steering wheel. |
190 | 94 | Dodge | Dodge Ram | 400 light trucks, 3500 series with 4-wheel drive, made 10/93. | Front suspension could fail, resulting in loss of steering control. | Have dealer replace front-suspension track bar. |
191 | 94 | Dodge | Dodge Ram 4-wheel drive pickups | 3900 light-duty trucks made 7/93-9/93. | Failure of front suspension could cause loss of control. | Have dealer tighten track-bar attachment. |
192 | 94 | Dodge | Dodge Ram light trucks | 17,000 vehicles made 7/93-10/93. | Seatback may not latch securely and could fly forward in crash or during hard braking, increasing risk of injury. | Have dealer replace seatback latch assembly. |
193 | 94-95 | Dodge | Dodge Ram pickups | 175,000 pickups made 1-12/94. | Secondary hood latch might not engage properly. That could cause hood to fly up suddenly and unexpectedly. | Have dealer replace secondary hood-latch bracket. |
194 | 94 | Dodge | Dodge Ram pickups | 185,000 pickups made 7/93-7/94. | Passenger-side safety belt could fail. | Have dealer replace cinch bar inside buckle assembly. |
195 | 94 | Dodge | Dodge Ram pickups | 7000 trucks, without rear bumper, made 7/93-8/94. | Vehicles have increased risk of fuel spill in rear-end collision, a violation of Federal safety regulation. | Have dealer make necessary repairs. |
196 | 88-89 | Dodge | Dodge Shadow | 115,000 cars made 5/88-6/89. | Automatic shoulder belt could malfunction. | Have dealer replace necessary parts. |
197 | 94 | Dodge | Dodge Spirit | 200 cars made 9/93-11/93. | Safety belts could fail. | Have dealer modify belts. |
198 | 91 | Dodge | Dodge Spirit | 130,000 cars made 7/90-11/90. | Front safety belts could fail. | Have dealer replace belts' latch engagement. |
199 | 91 | Dodge | Dodge Stealth RT Turbo | 5854 cars made 4/90-4/91. | Oil could leak from transfer case, making all four wheels lock up suddenly while car is moving. | Have dealer repair or replace transfer case. |
200 | 90-91 | Dodge | Dodge vans | 80,000 vehicles with antilock brakes, made 3/90-7/91, including '91 Dodge Caravan and Monaco, '90-91 Dodge Dynasty. | Brake fluid could leak from high-pressure hose and reduce stopping ability. | Have dealer replace ABS hose. |
201 | 92-94 | Dodge | Dodge vans | 381 vehicles made 9/91-1/94, including Dodge B250 conversion vans by Sherry Designs. | Front seatbacks are too low to provide proper whiplash porotection. | Have dealer install head restraints to raise height of seatbacks. |
202 | 89-92 | Eagle | Eagle Premier | 136,000 cars made 7/87-6/92. | Hot engine coolant could spill into passenger compartment and burn driver's feet. Also, steam could fog windshield and impair driver's vision. | Have dealer install temperature-controlled heater-bypass valve. |
203 | 90-91 | Eagle | Eagle Premier | 80,000 vehicles with antilock brakes, made 3/90-7/91, including '91 Eagle Premier. | Brake fluid could leak from high-pressure hose and reduce stopping ability. | Have dealer replace ABS hose. |
204 | 95 | Eagle | Eagle Talon | 2025 cars made 2/94-7/94. | Hydraulic unit for antilock brake system could break loose, disabling brakes. | Have dealer reattach and reinforce hydraulic unit. |
205 | 93 | Eagle | Eagle Vision | 3000 cars made 6/92-8/92. | Front-suspension failure could cause loss of steering. | Have dealer replace front and rear strut-bar washers and nuts. |
206 | 94 | Eagle | Eagle Vision | 110,000 cars made 7/93-12/93. | Electrical wiring harness could rub against steering component and short-circuit, stalling engine or allowing it to start with shifter in position other than Park or Neutral. | Have dealer install redesigned wiring harness and protective sleeve. |
207 | 90-91 | Ferrari | Ferrari (various models) | 645 cars, with vehicle identification numbers lower than 87898, made 7/89-1/91, including '90-91 Testarossa and 348 and '90 Mondial. | Steering could develop excessive play, impairing control. | Have dealer replace locknut in upper steering column. |
208 | 89-90 | Ferrari | Ferrari 348 | 812 cars, with vehicle identification numbers below 88386, made 7/89-12/90. | Aluminum fuel-line fittings could corrode and break, spilling fuel and, possibly, causing fire. | Have dealer install redesigned fuel hoses. |
209 | 95 | Ferrari | Ferrari 456 GT | 211 cars made 5/94-11/94. | Horn emblem is missing from leather steering-wheel cover, a violation of Federal safety standard. | Have dealer stamp emblem on left and right spoke of steering wheel with electrically heated tool. |
210 | 95 | Ferrari | Ferrari 512 M | 211 cars made 5/94-11/94. | Horn emblem is missing from leather steering-wheel cover, a violation of Federal safety standard. | Have dealer stamp emblem on left and right spoke of steering wheel with electrically heated tool. |
211 | 92-94 | Ferrari | Ferrari 512TR | 408 cars made 4/91-1/94. | Fuel hoses could leak, creating fire hazard. | Have dealer install redesigned fuel hoses. |
212 | 95 | Ferrari | Ferrari Berlinetta | 211 cars made 5/94-11/94. | Horn emblem is missing from leather steering-wheel cover, a violation of Federal safety standard. | Have dealer stamp emblem on left and right spoke of steering wheel with electrically heated tool. |
213 | 95 | Ferrari | Ferrari F 355 B | 211 cars made 5/94-11/94. | Horn emblem is missing from leather steering-wheel cover, a violation of Federal safety standard. | Have dealer stamp emblem on left and right spoke of steering wheel with electrically heated tool. |
214 | 89-90 | Ferrari | Ferrari Mondial | 812 cars, with vehicle identification numbers below 88386, made 7/89-12/90. | Aluminum fuel-line fittings could corrode and break, spilling fuel and, possibly, causing fire. | Have dealer install redesigned fuel hoses. |
215 | 95 | Ford | Ford Aerostar | 9400 light-duty vans, with spare mounted in underbody tire carrier, made 10-11/94. | Spare tire could rub against rear-axle brake hoses, damaging hose and resulting in reduced stopping ability. | Have dealer install low profile mini-spare tire on existing mini-spare wheel. |
216 | 90-91 | Ford | Ford Aerostar | 683,000 Ford vehicles, with 4-speed automatic transmission, made 8/89-8/91, including '90-91 Aerostar. | Transmission could jump out of gear when shifter is in Park, resulting in unexpected vehicle movement. | Have dealer install new Park pawl. |
217 | 87-88 | Ford | Ford Aerostar vans | 112,000 vans made 4/87-1/88. | Liftgate could drop suddenly. | Have dealer replace liftgate attachments. |
218 | 94 | Ford | Ford Aspire | 26,700 cars made 9/93-5/94. | Fuel hoses could abrade and leak, creating fire hazard. | Have dealer reposition and, if necessary, replace hoses. |
219 | 94 | Ford | Ford Aspire | 599 cars made 2/94-3/94. | Certification label lacks date of vehicle manufacture, required by law. | Have dealer affix proper label. |
220 | 95 | Ford | Ford cars | 8600 vehicles, made 1/95-2/95, including Ford Contour, Crown Victoria, Explorer, Mustang, Probe, and Windstar; Lincoln Town Car; and Mercury Grand Marquis and Mystique. | Passenger-side air bag might not deploy properly in crash. Also, air bag ignitor could spew hot gases, possibly resulting in fire and burn injuries to anyone nearby. | Have dealer replace air bag module. |
221 | 95 | Ford | Ford Contour | 2512 cars made 11/94. | If rear passenger-side door windows break, glass could shatter into large fragments, a violation of Federal safety standard. | Have dealer replace windows. |
222 | 95 | Ford | Ford Contour | 8000 cars made 7/94-9/94. | Metal shield on fuel-filler pipe could develop static electrical charge during refueling, creating fire hazard. | Have dealer inspect shield and, if necessary, install ground strap from shield to car body. |
223 | 95 | Ford | Ford Contour | 28,500 cars made 7/94-10/94. | Fuel could seep through weld at filler pipe opening, creating fire hazard. | Have dealer inspect and, if necessary, replace fuel tank. |
224 | 90-91 | Ford | Ford Crown Victoria | 25,000 cars with 5.8-liter V8 and police performance package. | Rear-brake hoses could leak, causing partial brake failure. | Have dealer inspect and, if necessary, reroute and replace brake hoses. |
225 | 94 | Ford | Ford Crown Victoria | 214,000 cars made 11/93-7/94. | Service brakes and parking brake could fail. | Have dealer check and, if necessary, repair rear brake system. |
226 | 95 | Ford | Ford Crown Victoria | 100,000 cars made 6/94-12/94. | Fuel could leak from tank and pose fire hazard. | Have dealer replace seal at fuel-filler pipe. |
227 | 94 | Ford | Ford E150 vans | 68 conversion vans by Show Trucks, made 11/93-9/94. | Battery Buddy system could short out and create fire hazard. | Have dealer relocate Battery Buddy system. |
228 | 92 | Ford | Ford E150 vans | 29,052 vans made 9/91-2/92. | Label on vehicle incorrectly lists vehicle's tire requirments as P235/75R15 SL (standard load) rather than P235/75R15 XL (extra load). Incorrect replacement tires could fail suddenly. | Check van's vehicle identification number and phone dealer. If label is incorrect, Ford will mail you replacement label. |
229 | 90-91 | Ford | Ford Econoline E250 | 25,000 vans made 7/89-8/91. | Crossmember that holds rear shock absorbers could break loose and cause loss of control. | Have dealer install redesigned crossmember. |
230 | 92 | Ford | Ford Econoline vans | 29,052 vans made 9/91-2/92. | Label on vehicle incorrectly lists vehicle's tire requirments as P235/75R15 SL (standard load) rather than P235/75R15 XL (extra load). Incorrect replacement tires could fail suddenly. | Check van's vehicle identification number and phone dealer. If label is incorrect, Ford will mail you replacement label. |
231 | 94 | Ford | Ford Econoline vans | 68 conversion vans by Show Trucks, made 11/93-9/94. | 'Battery Buddy' system could short out and create fire hazard. | Have dealer relocate Battery Buddy system. |
232 | 90-91 | Ford | Ford Econoline vans | 1010 van conversions, by Glaval Corp. of Elkhart, IN, made 10/90-3/91. | Rear selt belt may not adequately restrain passenger in crash. | Have dealer install new safety-belt anchorage. |
233 | 95 | Ford | Ford Escort | 29,000 cars made 8-9/94. | Bolts securing passenger-side air bag module may be missing. If so, air bag might not provide adequate protection in crash. | Have dealer install bolts, if necessary. |
234 | 91 | Ford | Ford Escort | 91,000 cars made 7/90-5/91. | Steering could lock up suddenly. | Have dealer modify ignition lock or, if necessary, replace it (along with other locks, so one key fits all). |
235 | 92 | Ford | Ford Escort | 43,000 cars made 9/91-10/91. | Stoplights may fail. | Have dealer replace stoplight switch. |
236 | 91-92 | Ford | Ford Escort | 22,000 cars made 4/91-8/91. | Fuel leak could cause fire. | Check car's vehicle identification number and call Ford at 800-392-3673. If recall applies to your car, have dealer replace fuel-pump sending assembly. |
237 | 94-95 | Ford | Ford Escort | 240 cars made 9-10/94. | Driver's-side air bag might not deploy properly in crash, and hot gasses could cause burns. | Have dealer replace air bag module. |
238 | 93 | Ford | Ford Escort | 3500 cars made 5-6/93. | Driver's seat could move in crash, increasing risk of injury. | Have dealer replace inboard seat track. |
239 | 91 | Ford | Ford Explorer | 565,000 vehicles made 3/89-8/90. | Safety belts may not latch fully or may not release. | Have dealer replace rigidly mounted safety-belt buckles. (Web-mounted buckles are excluded.) |
240 | 90-91 | Ford | Ford Explorer | 683,000 vehicles, with 4-speed automatic transmission, made 8/89-8/91, including '91 Explorer. | Transmission could jump out of gear when shifter is in Park, resulting in unexpected vehicle movement. | Have dealer install new Park pawl. |
241 | 95 | Ford | Ford Explorer | 49,300 sport-utility vehicles made 11/94-2/95. | Steering components could break and cause vehicle to shake or shimmy at low speeds. That increases likelihood of accident. | Have dealer inspect and, if necessary, replace inner tie rods. |
242 | 94 | Ford | Ford F-Super Duty CH | 900 pickup trucks and chassis-cabs, with direct injection turbodiesel engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and over 8500-pound gross vehicle rating, made 2-3/94. | Under heavy load with cruise control engaged, throttle might not respond immediately when load on engine decreases. That could cause sudden and unexpected acceleration burst. | Have dealer replace electronic engine-control module. |
243 | 94 | Ford | Ford F150 light trucks | 1500 trucks with air bag, made 8/93. | Driver's air bag could deploy if right door is slammed while ignition key is in Start position. | Have dealer replace air bag diagnostic monitor. |
244 | 94 | Ford | Ford F150 light trucks | 3322 trucks made 8/93-9/93. | Air bag might not deploy in crash. | Have dealer inspect vehicle and, if necessary, replace air bag diagnostic module. |
245 | 94 | Ford | Ford F250 | 900 pickup trucks and chassis-cabs, with direct injection turbodiesel engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and over 8500-pound gross vehicle rating, made 2-3/94. | Under heavy load with cruise control engaged, throttle might not respond immediately when load on engine decreases. That could cause sudden and unexpected acceleration burst. | Have dealer replace electronic engine-control module. |
246 | 90-91 | Ford | Ford F250 chassis | 89,770 trucks, with 7.5-liter engine and gross vehicle-weight rating of more than 8500 pounds, made 8/89-8/91. | Fuel hoses could leak, creating fire hazard. | Have dealer replace steel fuel-return hoses with flexible hoses. |
247 | 94 | Ford | Ford F250 light trucks | 3322 trucks made 8/93-9/93. | Air bag might not deploy in crash. | Have dealer inspect vehicle and, if necessary, replace air bag diagnostic module. |
248 | 94 | Ford | Ford F250 light trucks | 1500 trucks with air bag, made 8/93. | Driver's air bag could deploy if right door is slammed while ignition key is in Start position. | Have dealer replace air bag diagnostic monitor. |
249 | 90-91 | Ford | Ford F250 pickups | 89,770 trucks, with 7.5-liter engine and gross vehicle-weight rating of more than 8500 pounds, made 8/89-8/91. | Fuel hoses could leak, creating fire hazard. | Have dealer replace steel fuel-return hoses with flexible hoses. |
250 | 94 | Ford | Ford F350 | 900 pickup trucks and chassis-cabs, with direct injection turbodiesel engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and over 8500-pound gross vehicle rating, made 2-3/94. | Under heavy load with cruise control engaged, throttle might not respond immediately when load on engine decreases. That could cause sudden and unexpected acceleration burst. | Have dealer replace electronic engine-control module. |
251 | 90-91 | Ford | Ford F350 chassis | 89,770 trucks, with 7.5-liter engine and gross vehicle-weight rating of more than 8500 pounds, made 8/89-8/91. | Fuel hoses could leak, creating fire hazard. | Have dealer replace steel fuel-return hoses with flexible hoses. |
252 | 90-91 | Ford | Ford F350 pickups | 89,770 trucks, with 7.5-liter engine and gross vehicle-weight rating of more than 8500 pounds, made 8/89-8/91. | Fuel hoses could leak, creating fire hazard. | Have dealer replace steel fuel-return hoses with flexible hoses. |
253 | 93-94 | Ford | Ford light pickups | 370,000 vehicles, made 4/93-12/93, including '93-94 Bronco, F150, F250, and F350, and '94 F Super Duty. | Front bumper could fall off. | Have dealer replace bumper fasteners. |
254 | 92-94 | Ford | Ford light-duty pickups | 884,400 vehicles made 7/91-5/94, including '92-94 Bronco, F150, F250, and F350, and '93-94 Explorer and Ranger. | Parking brake could fail, allowing vehicle to roll. | Have dealer modify parking-brake mechanism. |
255 | 92 | Ford | Ford multipurpose vehicles | 190,000 vehicles made 7/91-11/91, including F150, F250, F350, F450, F600, F700, F800, Ranger, and Bronco. | In cold weather, water could enter door-latch release and freeze, preventing door from latching securely or being opened from inside. | Have dealer replace door-latch release cables and water shields. |
256 | 84-85 | Ford | Ford Mustang | 306,000 cars made 9/83-8/85. | Tongue could detach from webbing of front safety belt, causing belt failure. | Have dealer make necessary repairs. |
257 | 93 | Ford | Ford Mustang | 4100 cars with V8 engine, made 4/93-5/93. | Fuel-system component could break and spill fuel, causing fire hazard. | Have dealer replace component. |
258 | 95 | Ford | Ford Mustang | 1300 cars made 2/95. | Suspension components could fracture, causing vehicle to shake and wheels to tuck inward or outward. That could result in crash. | Have dealer inspect outer tie-rod ends and, if necessary, replace incorrectly tapered ball studs. |
259 | 94 | Ford | Ford Mustang GT | 54,000 cars, with power lumbar adjustment, made 5/93-6/94. | Front seat-cushion supports could abrade wiring harness, posing fire hazard. | Have dealer reposition wiring harness. |
260 | 93 | Ford | Ford Probe | 3700 cars made 4/92-6/92. | Open liftgate could drop suddenly. | Have dealer replace liftgate strut assemblies. |
261 | 90-91 | Ford | Ford Ranger | 683,000 vehicles, with 4-speed automatic transmission, made 8/89-8/91, including '90-91 Aerostar, '91 Explorer, and '90 Ranger. | Transmission could jump out of gear when shifter is in Park, resulting in unexpected vehicle movement. | Have dealer install new Park pawl. |
262 | 94 | Ford | Ford Ranger | 11,400 Rangers and 1868 B-Series trucks, with 3.0- and 4.0-liter engines, made 4-5/94. | Fuel could leak from crack in hose and cause fire. | Have dealer inspect front fuel-hose assembly and, if necessary, replace. |
263 | 95 | Ford | Ford sport-utility vehicles | 8600 vehicles including Ford Explorer, made 1-2/95. | Passenger-side air bag might not deploy properly in crash. Also, air bag ignitor could spew hot gases, possibly resulting in fire and burn injuries to anyone nearby. | Have dealer replace air bag module. |
264 | 92-94 | Ford | Ford sport-utility vehicles | 884,400 vehicles made 7/91-5/94, including '92-94 Bronco, F150, F250, and F350, and '93-94 Explorer and Ranger. | Parking brake could fail, allowing vehicle to roll. | Have dealer modify parking-brake mechanism. |
265 | 93-94 | Ford | Ford sport-utility vehicles | 370,000 vehicles, made 4/93-12/93, including '93-94 Bronco, F150, F250, and F350, and '94 F Super Duty. | Front bumper could fall off. | Have dealer replace bumper fasteners. |
266 | 90-91 | Ford | Ford Super Duty chassis | 89,770 trucks, with 7.5-liter engine and gross vehicle-weight rating of more than 8500 pounds, made 8/89-8/91. | Fuel hoses could leak, creating fire hazard. | Have dealer replace steel fuel-return hoses with flexible hoses. |
267 | 90-91 | Ford | Ford Super Duty pickups | 89,770 trucks, with 7.5-liter engine and gross vehicle-weight rating of more than 8500 pounds, made 8/89-8/91. | Fuel hoses could leak, creating fire hazard. | Have dealer replace steel fuel-return hoses with flexible hoses. |
268 | 93 | Ford | Ford Taurus | 212 cars with antilock brakes, made 1/93. | Incorrect brake-system parts may have been installed, impairing stopping ability. | Have dealer make necessary repairs. |
269 | 86-88 | Ford | Ford Taurus | 500,000 Ford cars, including Taurus' built 10/14/85-8/19/88. Recall affects only cars sold or registered in CT, IL, IN, ME, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, VT, and WI. | Road salt could corrode subframe components and cause loss of control. | Have dealer install corrosion-resistant reinforcing plate and new bolt on each rear subframe mount. |
270 | 86-87 | Ford | Ford Taurus | 325,000 cars made 10/85-8/87. | Prolonged exposure to road salt could corrode brake discs, reducing braking effectiveness. | Have dealer install new front brake rotors. |
271 | 95 | Ford | Ford Taurus | 1500 cars made 9/94. | Brakes could fail. | Have dealer check brake linkage and, if necessary, install retainer clip that links master cyclinder to brake pedal. |
272 | 89-90 | Ford | Ford Taurus | 565,000 vehicles made 3/89-8/90. | Safety belts may not latch fully or may not release. | Have dealer replace rigidly mounted safety-belt buckles. (Web-mounted buckles are excluded.) |
273 | 86-92 | Ford | Ford Taurus station wagon | 654,000 vehicles made 10/85-5/92. | Child could accidentally lock self in rear storage compartment or footwell area of rear-facing third seat and be asphyxiated. | Have dealer replace self-latching assembly with one that locks only with key. |
274 | 92 | Ford | Ford Taurus station wagon | 1300 station wagons made 3/91-8/91. | Liftgate could open suddenly, allowing passenger or cargo to fall out. | Have dealer replace liftgate latches. |
275 | 92 | Ford | Ford trucks | 190,000 vehicles made 7/91-11/91, including F150, F250, F350, F450, F600, F700, F800, Ranger, and Bronco. | In cold weather, water could enter door-latch release and freeze, preventing door from latching securely or being opened from inside. | Have dealer replace door-latch release cables and water shields. |
276 | 95 | Ford | Ford vans | 8600 vehicles, including Ford Windstar, made 1-2/95. | Passenger-side air bag might not deploy properly in crash. Also, air bag ignitor could spew hot gases, possibly resulting in fire and burn injuries to anyone nearby. | Have dealer replace air bag module. |
277 | 93-94 | Ford | Ford vans | 6088 long-wheelbase conversion vans by Mark III IN, made 11/93-5/94, including '93-94 Ford E150 and Econoline. | Transformer that powers neon center light fixture could overheat, creating fire hazard. | Have Mark III dealer replace neon fixture with incandescent lights that run directly on van's 12-volt battery. |
278 | 95 | Ford | Ford Windstar | 112,000 light-duty minivans made 1-9/94. | Loose alternator output wire could overheat, creating fire hazard. | Have dealer inspect and, if necessary, tighten connection. Also, if plastic housing for power-distribution box is damaged, dealer will replace box and underhood wiring harness. |
279 | 95 | Ford | Ford Windstar | 72,000 light-duty minivans made 1-6/94. | Wiring harness could short out, creating fire hazard. | Have dealer insulate wiring harnesses to prevent abrasion. |
280 | 89-93 | Geo | Geo Metro | 356,097 cars made 8/88-7/92. | Hood may not latch fully when closed and could open suddenly while car is moving, blocking driver's view. | Have dealer install nuts and bolts to secure striker-plate assembly and tighten fasteners on latch assembly. |
281 | 94 | Geo | Geo Prizm | 38,502 cars made 11/93-6/94. | Front safety belts could fail. | Have dealer inspect buckle-assembly anchor straps and replace those with suspect date codes 52733D 032and 52733D 042. |
282 | 94 | Geo | Geo Prizm | 107,227 cars made 11/93-1/94. | Front safety belts could fail. | Have dealer replace safety-belt anchor straps. |
283 | 90-92 | Geo | Geo Storm | 211,306 cars with driver's air bag, made 11/89-4/92. | Center hub of steering wheel could crack during crash, possibly reducing driver control and air bag protection. | Have dealer attach reinforcement plate to steering-wheel hub. |
284 | 93-94 | Geo | Geo Tracker | 39,419 vehicles including 34,172 Trackers and 5247 Sidekicks, made 8/92-9/93 . | Rear-axle could break, causing loss of control and partial brake failure. | Have dealer inspect and, if necessary, replace axle assembly. |
285 | 94 | Geo | Geo Tracker | 2502 vehicles made 12/93. | Steering could fail. | Have dealer inspect and, if necessary, replace steering shaft. |
286 | 93 | GMC | GMC 4-wheel drive pickups | 72,664 GM pickup trucks, including GMC Jimmy and Sonoma, made 8/92-1/93. | Vehicle could be in gear and move unexpectedly though automatic-transmission shifter appears to be in Park. | Have dealer inspect and, if necessary, replace transmission. |
287 | 94 | GMC | GMC C series pickups | 30,148 GM pickup trucks, made 11/93-12/93, including GMC C15, C25, C35, K15, K25, and K35. | Front-end components could come apart, causing loss of control. | Have dealer tighten rear nut that secures left lower-control arm to frame. |
288 | 94 | GMC | GMC C107 extended-cab pickups | 4821 trucks, with weight-distribution trailer-hitch (VR4 option), made 8/93-11/93. | Trailer could come loose from towing vehicle. | Have dealer install additional fasteners on trailer-hitch platform. |
289 | 94 | GMC | GMC C10703 pickups | 976 half-ton short-box trucks made 10/93. | Fuel tank could sag and touch road, spilling fuel and creating fire hazard. | Have dealer tighten tank's front strap bracket. |
290 | 93 | GMC | GMC G20 vans | 1793 vans made 8/93-4/94. | Vehicle came with wrong spare wheel. In use, wheel could crack and come off, causing loss of control. | Have dealer replace spare wheel. |
291 | 85-86 | GMC | GMC G30 light trucks | 166,624 vehicles made 8/84-8/86. | Steering components could separate, resulting in loss of vehicle control. | Have dealer install brace at left lower control arm. |
292 | 94 | GMC | GMC Jimmy | 740 4-door multipurpose vehicles, with weight distribution trailer-hitch (VR4) option, made 2/94-3/94. | Trailer hitch could separate from towing vehicle and cause accident. | Have dealer tighten trailer-hitch bolts to specified torque. |
293 | 95 | GMC | GMC Jimmy | 262 vehicles made 11/94. | Brakes could fail. | Have dealer inspect break pedal pivot bolt in weld nut and tighten adequately. |
294 | 94 | GMC | GMC K series pickups | 30,148 GM pickup trucks, made 11/93-12/93, including GMC C15, C25, C35, K15, K25, and K35. | Front-end components could come apart, causing loss of control. | Have dealer tighten rear nut that secures left lower-control arm to frame. |
295 | 94 | GMC | GMC K10703 pickups | 976 half-ton short-box trucks made 10/93. | Fuel tank could sag and touch road, spilling fuel and creating fire hazard. | Have dealer tighten tank's front strap bracket. |
296 | 94 | GMC | GMC K207 extended-cab pickups | 4821 trucks, with weight-distribution trailer-hitch (VR4 option), made 8/93-11/93. | Trailer could come loose from towing vehicle. | Have dealer install additional fasteners on trailer-hitch platform. |
297 | 88-93 | GMC | GMC light trucks | 1,702,880 C and K series trucks, with 5.0-, 5.7-, and 7.4-liter engines and automatic transmission, made 12/86-8/92. | Heat buildup could force transmission fluid out of vent tube, possibly causing fire. | Have dealer install longer vent hose routed to left side of engine compartment. |
298 | 91 | GMC | GMC light trucks | 102,885 GM vehicles, made 1/90-2/91, including GMC S10, T10, and Jimmy. | Fuel could leak from tank in rollover, causing fire or explosion. | Have dealer replace fuel-tank sender seals. |
299 | 94 | GMC | GMC light trucks | 70,154 vehicles, made 7/93-8/93, including GMC C15, C25, C35, G Van, K15, K25, and K35. | Brakes could fail. | Have dealer make sure that brake-pedal push-rod retainer is in place. |
300 | 95 | GMC | GMC light trucks | 36,641 GM sport-utility vehicles and pickup trucks with M30/MT1 automatic transmission made 3/94-10/94, including GMC C3500HD and Suburban; and GMC Sierra and Yukon. | When shifter is placed in Park, indicator light may not go on. | Have dealer adjust transmission shift cable and install lock clip. |
301 | 91 | GMC | GMC multipurpose vehicles | 102,885 GM vehicles, including GMC S10, T10, and Jimmy, made 1/90-2/91. | Fuel could leak from tank in rollover, causing fire or explosion. | Have dealer replace fuel-tank sender seals. |
302 | 91 | GMC | GMC pickups | 654 trucks, made 1/91, including Chevrolet K100 and K200, and GMC K150 and K250. | Brake line could rub against splash shield in front wheel housing and leak, causing failure of front brakes. | Have dealer replace splash shield. |
303 | 91-93 | GMC | GMC pickups | 2500 GM 2-wheel-drive pickup trucks, converted by PAS, Inc. to run on compressed natural gas, made 10/91-6/93, including GMC C15, C25, and C35. | Fuel tank could rupture, creating fire hazard. | Stop using truck and let engine run until fuel tank is less than one-quarter full. Then call GMC at 800-462-7000. Manufacturer will exchange truck for comparable '94 gasoline-powered 1/2- or 3/4-ton pickup or will repurchase vehicle. |
304 | 95 | GMC | GMC pickups | 13,853 GM vehicles, with 4L80-E automatic transmission, made 12/94-1/95, including GMC C25, C35, G35, K25, K35, P, Rally, Sierra, and Suburban. | Transmission fluid could leak onto hot exhaust manifold and cause possible fire. | Have dealer inspect transmission-case assembly to determine if casting is too thin and, if necessary, replace transmission. |
305 | 93 | GMC | GMC pickups | 303 GM pickups, with folding rear bench seat, made 4/93-5/93, including GMC C35, K35, and Sierra. | Rear bench seat could come loose in crash. | Have dealer replace rivets that secure latch mechanism with bolts. |
306 | 94 | GMC | GMC S15 pickups | 117,200 light trucks made 3/93-1/94. | In crash, fuel leakage could create fire hazard. | Have dealer replace fuel-filler pipe. |
307 | 94 | GMC | GMC S15 pickups | 30,263 trucks, with four-cylinder engine, made 6/93-12/93. | Vacuum hose could come off check valve on power-brake booster, causing loss of power-brake assist and faster engine idle. Loss of assist would require driver to step much harder on brake pedal to stop car. | Have dealer install clamp on power-brake booster assist. |
308 | 89-92 | GMC | GMC S15 trucks | 215,052 light trucks with 2.5-liter engine, without air-conditioning, made 3/88-10/91. | Radiator-fan blades could break. If hood is open, pieces could injure anyone nearby. | Have dealer install redesigned fan assembly. |
309 | 93 | GMC | GMC Safari | 1089 Explorer conversions and 8283 Tiara conversions of GM vans, including GMC Safari 3/4-ton vans. Explorer vans were made 9/92-8/93; Tiara vans, 9/92-9/93 . | Left front safety belt won't fit all drivers when seat is adjusted fully forward. | Have dealer install extendable buckle assembly. |
310 | 95 | GMC | GMC Safari | 3037 minivans made 9/94. | Hoses from fuel tank could leak, creating fire hazard. | Have dealer tighten hoses to fuel tank. |
311 | 85-91 | GMC | GMC utility vehicles | 604,207 GM vehicles with bucket seats and knob-type recliner mechanisms, made 8/84-1/91, including '85-91 GMC Safari, and '89-90 GMC Suburban. | Seatback could recline suddenly and cause loss of vehicle control. | Have dealer modify recliner mechanisms. |
312 | 95 | GMC | GMC vans | 13,853 GM vehicles, with 4L80-E automatic transmission, made 12/94-1/95, including GMC C25, C35, G35, K25, K35, P, Rally, Sierra, and Suburban. | Transmission fluid could leak onto hot exhaust manifold and cause possible fire. | Have dealer inspect transmission-case assembly to determine if casting is too thin and, if necessary, replace transmission. |
313 | 94 | GMC | GMC vans | 70,154 GM vehicles, made 7/93-8/93, including GMC C15, C25, C35, G Van, K15, K25, and K35. | Brakes could fail. | Have dealer make sure that brake-pedal push-rod retainer is in place. |
314 | 93-94 | GMC | GMC vans | 6088 long-wheelbase conversion vans by Mark III IN, made 11/93-5/94, including '93-94 GMC G25. | Transformer that powers neon center light fixture could overheat, creating fire hazard. | Have Mark III dealer replace neon fixture with incandescent lights that run directly on van's 12-volt battery. |
315 | 85-91 | GMC | GMC vans | 604,207 GM vehicles with bucket seats and knob-type recliner mechanisms, made 8/84-1/91, including '85-91 GMC Safari, and '89-90 GMC Suburban. | Seatback could recline suddenly and cause loss of vehicle control. | Have dealer modify recliner mechanisms. |
316 | 92 | GMC | GMC vans | 10,642 GM vans with automatic transmission, made 3/91-9/91, including GMC G10, G20, and G30. | Engine can be started while transmission is in Forward or Reverse, resulting in sudden vehicle movement. | Have dealer reroute transmission cable. |
317 | 95 | GMC | GMC Yukon | Models 8323 sport-utility vehicles with 2 doors and 4-wheel drive, made 4/94-12/94. | Center-rear safety belt might not provide adequate protection in crash. | Owners will receive instructions on rerouting belt-or have dealer reroute it. |
318 | 83-87 | Honda | Honda Accord | 920,583 Honda cars, made 6/13/85-9/15/87, including '86-87 Accord. | Road salt could corrode fuel filler or breather pipe, creating fire hazard. | Have dealer inspect and, if necessary, replace fuel system parts. |
319 | 91 | Honda | Honda Accord | 19,688 station wagons made 11/90-5/91. | Light in cargo area could short-circuit, causing fire hazard. | Have dealer remove washers behind cargo area light and, if necessary, replace light assembly. |
320 | 82-85 | Honda | Honda Accord | 903,219 cars made 8/81-9/85. | Road salt could corrode fuel filler or breather pipe, resulting in fuel leak and, possibly, fire. | Have dealer inspect and, if necessary, replace pipes. |
321 | 90-93 | Honda | Honda Accord station wagons | 45,958 cars made 6/89-11/92. | Outside rear safety belts may not provide adequate protection. | Have dealer replace sensor in belt retractors. |
322 | 92-94 | Honda | Honda Civic | 191,289 cars with automatic transmission made 3/92-9/93. | Shifter may indicate wrong gear position, resulting in unexpected vehicle movement. | Have dealer replace clip that connects transmission shift cable to shift lever. |
323 | 91-94 | Honda | Honda Passport | 122,297 vehicles with Isuzu 6VDI engine, made 11/91-4/94, including '94 Honda Passport. | Oil could leak from camshaft onto hot exhaust system, creating fire hazard. Also, engine could be damaged by loss of oil. | Have dealer install retainer plates for camshaft end-seal plugs. |
324 | 83-87 | Honda | Honda Prelude | 920,583 Honda cars, made 9/9/82-5/7/87, including '83-87 Prelude. | Road salt could corrode fuel filler or breather pipe, creating fire hazard. | Have dealer inspect and, if necessary, replace fuel system parts. |
325 | 86-89 | Hyundai | Hyundai | 895,000 cars including '86-89 Hyundai Excel and '87-89 Mitsubishi Precis. | Malfunction of emissions-control component could melt plastic air-filter case and cause engine-compartment fire. | Have dealer replace defective component. |
326 | 95 | Hyundai | Hyundai Accent | 5306 cars, with manual transmission, made 8/94-2/95. | Depressing clutch could abrade insulation on engine control module wiring harness. That could result in sudden engine stall. | Have dealer inspect wiring harness for damage and reposition harness to avoid contact with clutch-pedal lever. |
327 | 94 | Hyundai | Hyundai Elantra | 600 cars made 1-2/94. | Defective component in ignition system could stall engine suddenly. | Have dealer inspect and, if necessary, replace component. |
328 | 94-95 | Hyundai | Hyundai Elantra | 14,651 cars made 6/94-10/94. | Air bag could fail. | Have dealer inspect air bag assembly wiring-harness connector; if terminal holder is missing, dealer will install one. |
329 | 90-94 | Hyundai | Hyundai Excel | 257,001 cars made through 10/93. | Excessive fuel could spill from tank in side impact, causing fire hazard. | Have dealer make necessary repairs. |
330 | 88-89 | Hyundai | Hyundai Excel | 270,000 cars made 4/88-2/89. | Hot engine coolant could leak from stem assembly in heater core. | Have dealer install heater-stem assembly that includes bonnet made from more heat-resistant material. |
331 | 94 | Hyundai | Hyundai Excel | 600 cars made 1-2/94. | Defective component in ignition system could stall engine suddenly. | Have dealer inspect and, if necessary, replace component. |
332 | 86-89 | Hyundai | Hyundai Excel | 515,000 cars with manual 4- or 5-speed transmission, made 1/86-4/89. | Wheels could lock up and stop car abruptly. | Have dealer change transmission oil. |
333 | 89-94 | Hyundai | Hyundai Sonata | 100,000 cars made 12/88-9/93. | Motorized shoulder belts might travel slowly, chatter in track, or stop working. | Have dealer lubricate belt tracks and, if necessary, repair or replace belt components. |
334 | 95 | Hyundai | Hyundai Sonata | 4842 cars made 11/93-3/94. | Label on left rear door overstates car's weight capacity. Label should read 860 pounds, not 1100 pounds. Overloading could damage tires or mechanical components and cause accident. | If you don't get correct label by mail, contact dealer. |
335 | 90-92 | Isuzu | Isuzu Impulse | 25,059 cars made 10/89-2/92. | Center of steering wheel could crack in a crash and impair driver control and air bag protection. | Have dealer reinforce steering-wheel hub. |
336 | 91-94 | Isuzu | Isuzu Rodeo | 122,297 vehicles with Isuzu 6VDI engine, made 11/91-4/94, including '93-94 Isuzu Rodeo. | Oil could leak from camshaft onto hot exhaust system, creating fire hazard. Also, engine could be damaged by loss of oil. | Have dealer install retainer plates for camshaft end-seal plugs. |
337 | 91 | Isuzu | Isuzu Rodeo | 3023 multipurpose vehicles with automatic transmission, made 5/90-10/90. | Transmission-fluid dipstick could show incorrect fluid level, possibly leading to overfilling, leakage, and fire hazard. | Have dealer replace dipstick. |
338 | 90-92 | Isuzu | Isuzu Stylus | 25,059 cars made 10/89-2/92. | Center of steering wheel could crack in a crash and impair driver control and air bag protection. | Have dealer reinforce steering-wheel hub. |
339 | 91-94 | Isuzu | Isuzu Trooper | 122,297 vehicles with Isuzu 6VDI engine, made 11/91-4/94, including '92-94 Isuzu Trooper. | Oil could leak from camshaft onto hot exhaust system, creating fire hazard. Also, engine could be damaged by loss of oil. | Have dealer install retainer plates for camshaft end-seal plugs. |
340 | 87-92 | Jaguar | Jaguar (various models) | 52,102 cars, made 10/87-7/92, including '87-89 XJS, and '89-92 Majestic, Sovereign, Vanden Plas, and XJ6. | Motorized safety belts could jam and become unusable. | If belt jams at any time during life of car, have dealer repair it. |
341 | 92 | Jaguar | Jaguar XJ-S | 700 cars made 7/91-8/91. | Engine wiring could chafe against air-conditioning system, causing short circuit and vehicle stalling. | Have dealer reposition protection plate for air-conditioning expansion valve to avoid contact with harness. |
342 | 89-91 | Jaguar | Jaguar XJS | 11,000 coupes and convertibles with Marelli ignition system, made 11/88-4/91. | Fuel-injector hose could leak and cause fire. | Have dealer install shorter high-tension lead and, if necessary, replace fuel injector and injector hose. |
343 | 93 | Jeep | Jeep Cherokee | 3400 sport-tility vehicles with 4.0-liter Six, made 7/92-12/92. | Label specifying minimum tire and wheel size is wrong. Installation of wrong tires could result in failure and loss of vehicle control. | Have dealer provide correct label. |
344 | 94 | Jeep | Jeep Cherokee | 12,000 sport-utility vehicles made 7/93-8/93. | Rear safety belts could fail. | Have dealer install longer bolts on rear inboard safety-belt anchors. |
345 | 93 | Jeep | Jeep Cherokee | 600 vehicles made 10/92. | Brakes could fail. | Have dealer install new retainer clip to secure brake pedal. |
346 | 95 | Jeep | Jeep Cherokee | 70,000 sport-utility vehicles made 6/94-2/95. | Driver-side air bag might not deploy in crash. | Have dealer inspect air bag module for presence of arming lever and replace module if lever is missing. |
347 | 93 | Jeep | Jeep Grand Cherokee | 115,000 sport-utility vehicles made 12/92-7/93. | Steering assembly could come apart, causing loss of control. | Have dealer install special sleeve on steering assembly. |
348 | 93 | Jeep | Jeep Grand Wagoneer | 115,000 sport-utility vehicles made 12/92-7/93. | Steering assembly could come apart, causing loss of control. | Have dealer install special sleeve on steering assembly. |
349 | 93 | Jeep | Jeep Wagoneer | 600 vehicles made 10/92. | Brakes could fail. | Have dealer install new retainer clip to secure brake pedal. |
350 | 87-92 | Jeep | Jeep Wrangler | 280,000 vehicles made 2/86-7/92. | Front brake hoses could rub against fender splash shield and leak, reducing stopping ability. | Have dealer replace or reinforce one or both splash shields, as necessary, and inspect brake hoses for damage. |
351 | 89 | Jeep | Jeep Wrangler | 11,000 sport-utility vehicles made 8/88-10/88. | Windshield wipers could fail. | Have dealer reinforce windshield frame and replace wiper-linkage parts. |
352 | 87-93 | Jeep | Jeep Wrangler | 230,000 sport-utility vehicles, with plastic fuel tank, made 2/86-8/93. | Fuel could leak from tank and cause fire. | Have dealer replace gasket on fuel-tank sending unit. |
353 | 94 | Kia | Kia Sephia | 6945 cars made 11/93-3/94. | Electronic speedometer sensor could seize, disabling speedometer and cruise control. | Have dealer replace speedometer drive gear, electronic sensor, and flexible-shaft assembly. |
354 | 95 | Kia | Kia Sportage | 1319 sport/utility vehicles made 10/94-1/95. | Rear brakes could fail or rear wheel and axle shaft could come off. | Have dealer inspect and tighten rear-axle bearing oil-seal retainers and brake backing plates. |
355 | 92 | Lexus | Lexus ES300 | 16,036 cars made 7/91-1/92. | If primary hood latch fails, secondary latch may not prevent hood from opening suddenly. | Have dealer replace secondary hood latch. |
356 | 93-94 | Lexus | Lexus GS300 | 27,604 cars made 9/92-5/94. | Front suspension could fail and cause accident. | Have dealer inspect and, if necessary, replace lower ball joints. |
357 | 92 | Lexus | Lexus SC400 | 1415 cars made 4/91-6/91. | Defective computer could cause rear antilock brakes to drag, increasing stopping distances, accelerating brake wear, and hampering control. | Have dealer replace antilock brake/traction-control computer and, if necessary, repair brake damage. |
358 | 95 | Lincoln | Lincoln cars | 8600 vehicles made 1/95-2/95, including Ford Contour, Crown Victoria, Explorer, Mustang, Probe, and Windstar; Lincoln Town Car; and Mercury Grand Marquis and Mystique. | Passenger-side air bag might not deploy properly in crash. Also, air bag ignitor could spew hot gases, possibly resulting in fire and burn injuries to anyone nearby. | Have dealer replace air bag module. |
359 | 88 | Lincoln | Lincoln Continental | 500,000 Ford cars, including Continentals made 11/4/87-9/30/88. Recall affects only cars sold or registered in CT, IL, IN, ME, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, VT, and WI. | Road salt could corrode subframe components and cause loss of control. | Have dealer install corrosion-resistant reinforcing plate and new bolt on each rear subframe mount. |
360 | 94 | Lincoln | Lincoln Continental | 2500 cars made 6/94. | Brakes could fail. | Have dealer check and, if necessary, replace hairpin clip on brake pedal push rod. |
361 | 95 | Lincoln | Lincoln Town Car | 100,000 cars made 6/94-12/94. | Fuel could leak from tank and pose fire hazard. | Have dealer replace seal at fuel-filler pipe. |
362 | 94 | Lincoln | Lincoln Town Car | 2500 cars made 6/94. | Brakes could fail. | Have dealer check and, if necessary, replace hairpin clip on brake pedal push rod. |
363 | 90-91 | Lincoln | Lincoln Town Car | 142,800 cars made 7/89-3/91 and sold or registered in AL, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MS, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, RI, SC, TX, VT, VA, WA, and WI. | Hood could pop open and block driver's view. Road salt could corrode component. | Have dealer install new hood inner-panel reinforcement and galvanized hood-latch striker plate. |
364 | 94 | Lincoln | Lincoln Town Car | 214,000 cars made 11/93-7/94. | Service brakes and parking brake could fail. | Have dealer check and, if necessary, repair rear brake system. |
365 | 88-91 | Mazda | Mazda 626 | 372,796 cars including Mazda 626, made 5/87-6/91. | Door could open suddenly when window is lowered. | Have dealer replace door-handle latch assembly. |
366 | 88-91 | Mazda | Mazda 929 | 372,796 cars including Mazda 929, made 3/87-6/91. | Door could open suddenly when window is lowered. | Have dealer replace door-handle latch assembly. |
367 | 94 | Mazda | Mazda B-series pickups | 11,400 pickup trucks with 3.0-liter and 4.0-liter engines made 4/95-5/95 including 1868 B-Series trucks. | Fuel could leak from crack in hose and cause fire. | Have dealer inspect front fuel-hose assembly and, if necessary, replace. |
368 | 91-92 | Mazda | Mazda B2200 pickups | 15,822 pickups made 11/90-2/92. | Steel-spoked wheels could break or leak air. | Have dealer replace all four wheels. |
369 | 90-93 | Mazda | Mazda Miata | 3000 hoists made 6/89-7/92. Hoist, sold in kit form, is hanger-like apparatus used suspend top from garage ceiling when top is not in use. | Hoist for lifting accessory hardtop roof from car could break and allow suspended roof to fall. | Have dealer replace hoist. |
370 | 89 | Mazda | Mazda MPV | 29,824 cars made 7/88-6/89. | During low-speed stops, rear brakes could lock up unexpectedly, making vehicle diffcult to control. | Have dealer install redesigned rear brake-shoe assembly. |
371 | 90-91 | Mazda | Mazda MPV vans | 95,074 vans made 6/89-6/91. | Rear brakes may grab as linings wear, hampering stopping ability and operation of antilock brake system. | Have dealer replace rear-brake assemblies. |
372 | 93 | Mazda | Mazda MX6 | 2450 cars made 2/92-4/92 at the Flat Rock, MI plant. (Ask dealer to check vehicle identification no. to determine where car was made.) | Front suspension could fail, causing loss of control. | Have dealer inspect and, if necessary, tighten retaining bolts for lower ball joints. |
373 | 91 | Mazda | Mazda Navajo | 33,540 pickup trucks, vans, and multipurpose vehicles, with automatic transmission, made 8/6/90-7/29/91. | Transmission shifter might not engage when placed in Park, resulting in unexpected vehicle movement. | Have dealer install new Park pawl. |
374 | 95 | Mazda | Mazda Protege | 5760 cars, with 1.5-liter engine, made 10/94-11/94. | Engine valve springs could break, damaging pistons and causing engine to stall. | Have dealer replace all 16 valve springs in engine. |
375 | 93-94 | Mazda | Mazda RX-7 | 13,400 cars made 12/91-9/94. | Engine heat could make fuel hoses deteriorate and leak prematurely, posing fire hazard. | Have dealer modify electric engine-cooling fan so it goes on after engine is turned off if coolant gets too hot. Also, have dealer replace fuel hoses. |
376 | 93-94 | Mazda | Mazda RX-7 | 12,316 cars made 12/91-1/94. | Coolant could leak onto hot engine from radiator and cause fire. | Have dealer replace radiator cap, filler cap, and filler-cap body-and, if necessary, other parts. |
377 | 93 | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz (all models) | 480 cars made 9/92-4/93. | Driver's-side air bag may not provide proper crash protection. | Have dealer inspect and, if necessary, replace air bag. |
378 | 92-95 | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz 124 | 50,000 cars made 2/92-10/94. | Front passenger metal footrest could abrade wiring harness underneath and cause electrical short. That could result in engine stall or inadvertent air bag deployment. | Have dealer install additional wiring harness cable-fastener ties and protective covering for sharp edges of metal footrest. |
379 | 84-88 | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz 190 | 96,541 cars made 8/83-12/87. | Parking brake could release, allowing vehicle to roll away. | Have dealer replace parking brake grip. |
380 | 87-91 | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz 300 | 128,000 cars made 3/87-10/91. | Throttle assembly could break, making engine lose power suddenly. | Have dealer modify throttle assembly. |
381 | 92-95 | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz 300-Series | Models 50,000 cars made 2/92-10/94. | Front passenger's footrest could abrade wiring harness underneath. Short circuit could stall engine or deploy air bag. | Have dealer cover sharp edges of footrest and install additional cable ties to secure harness. |
382 | 92 | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz 400E | 845 cars with traction control made 8/91-5/92. | Brake hose could melt, leak, and cause fire. | Have dealer inspect and, if necessary, route hose away from hot electrical component. |
383 | 91-92 | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz 400E | 5900 cars made 5/91-10/92. | Fuel vapor from charcoal cannister could ignite and cause under-hood fire. | Have dealer reposition canister's vent hose and install fused wiring harness and larger heat shield on preresistor of electric auxiliary radiator fan. |
384 | 90-92 | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz 500SL | 14,300 cars made 9/89-8/92. | Brakes could lose power assist, lengthening stopping distances. | Have dealer install redesigned vacuum hose. |
385 | 94 | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz C220 | 1822 cars made 1/93-12/93. | Engine may not slow down when cruise control is disengaged. | Have dealer replace cruise-control linkage. |
386 | 92-95 | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Models 50,000 cars made 2/92-10/94. | Front passenger's footrest could abrade wiring harness underneath. Short circuit could stall engine or deploy air bag. | Have dealer cover sharp edges of footrest and install additional cable ties to secure harness. |
387 | 93 | Mercury | Mercury Capri | 3750 cars with automatic transmission, made 5/92-5/93. | Tube could come loose from transmission and spill fluid onto hot exhaust, causing fire hazard. | Have dealer install redesigned tube. |
388 | 91-92 | Mercury | Mercury Capri | 648 cars made 8/91-2/92. | In hot weather, air bag could tear as it deploys. | Have dealer replace air bag module. |
389 | 84-85 | Mercury | Mercury Capri | 306,000 cars made 9/83-8/85. | Tongue could detach from webbing of front safety belt, causing belt failure. | Have dealer make necessary repairs. |
390 | 95 | Mercury | Mercury cars | 8600 Ford vehicles made 1/95-2/95, including Mercury Grand Marquis and Mystique. | Passenger-side air bag might not deploy properly in crash. Also, air bag ignitor could spew hot gases, possibly resulting in fire and burn injuries to anyone nearby. | Have dealer replace air bag module. |
391 | 95 | Mercury | Mercury Grand Marquis | 100,000 cars made 6/94-12/94. | Fuel could leak from tank and pose fire hazard. | Have dealer replace seal at fuel-filler pipe. |
392 | 94 | Mercury | Mercury Grand Marquis | 214,000 cars made 11/93-7/94. | Service brakes and parking brake could fail. | Have dealer check and, if necessary, repair rear brake system. |
393 | 95 | Mercury | Mercury Mystique | 8000 cars made 7-9/94. | Metal shield on fuel-filler pipe could develop static electrical charge during refueling, creating fire hazard. | Have dealer inspect shield and, if necessary, install ground strap from shield to car body. |
394 | 95 | Mercury | Mercury Mystique | 28,500 cars made 7-10/94. | Fuel could seep through weld at filler pipe opening, creating fire hazard. | Have dealer inspect and, if necessary, replace fuel tank. |
395 | 95 | Mercury | Mercury Mystique | 2512 cars made 11/94. | If rear passenger-side door windows break, glass could shatter into large fragments, a violation of Federal safety standard. | Have dealer replace windows. |
396 | 93 | Mercury | Mercury Sable | 212 cars with antilock brakes, made 1/93. | Incorrect brake-system parts may have been installed, impairing stopping ability. | Have dealer make necessary repairs. |
397 | 89-90 | Mercury | Mercury Sable | 565,000 vehicles made 3/89-8/90. | Safety belts may not latch fully or may not release. | Have dealer replace rigidly mounted safety-belt buckles. (Web-mounted buckles are excluded.) |
398 | 86-88 | Mercury | Mercury Sable | 500,000 Ford cars, including Sables built 10/14/85-8/19/88. Recall affects only cars sold or registered in CT, IL, IN, ME, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, VT, and WI. | Road salt could corrode subframe components and cause loss of control. | Have dealer install corrosion-resistant reinforcing plate and new bolt on each rear subframe mount. |
399 | 86-87 | Mercury | Mercury Sable | 325,000 cars made 10/85-8/87. | Prolonged exposure to road salt could corrode brake discs, reducing braking effectiveness. | Have dealer install new front brake rotors. |
400 | 95 | Mercury | Mercury Sable | 1500 cars made 9/94. | Brakes could fail. | Have dealer check brake linkage and, if necessary, install retainer clip that links master cyclinder to brake pedal. |
401 | 86-92 | Mercury | Mercury Sable station wagons | 654,000 vehicles made 10/85-5/92. | Child could accidentally lock self in rear storage compartment or footwell area of rear-facing third seat and be asphyxiated. | Have dealer replace self-latching assembly with one that locks only with key. |
402 | 94-95 | Mercury | Mercury Tracer | 240 cars made 9-10/94. | Driver's-side air bag might not deploy properly in crash, and hot gasses could cause burns. | Have dealer replace air bag module. |
403 | 92 | Mercury | Mercury Tracer | 43,000 cars made 9/91-10/91. | Stoplights may fail. | Have dealer replace stoplight switch. |
404 | 92 | Mercury | Mercury Tracer | 91,000 cars made 7/90-5/91. | Steering could lock up suddenly. | Have dealer modify ignition lock or, if necessary, replace it (along with other locks, so one key fits all). |
405 | 91 | Mercury | Mercury Tracer | 22,000 cars made 4/91-8/91. | Fuel leak could cause fire. | Check car's vehicle identification number and call Ford at 800-392-3673. If recall applies to your car, have dealer replace fuel-pump sending assembly. |
406 | 93 | Mercury | Mercury Villager | 15,700 minivans made 4/92-10/92. | Fuel leak could cause fire. | Have dealer replace fuel-filler hose. |
407 | 93 | Mercury | Mercury Villager | 5000 minivans made 4/92-8/92. | Brakes could fail partially. Also, front safety belts may not provide adequate protection. | Have dealer replace brake master cylinder and tighten mounting bolts that secure track for automatic safety belts. |
408 | 91 | Mitsubishi | Mitsubishi 3000 GT VR-4 | 5854 cars made 4/90-4/91. | Oil could leak from transfer case, making all four wheels lock up suddenly while car is moving. | Have dealer repair or replace transfer case. |
409 | 93 | Mitsubishi | Mitsubishi Diamante | 300 cars made 9/92-2/93. | Rear safety belts could fail. | Have dealer tighten safety-belt components. |
410 | 95 | Mitsubishi | Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2025 cars made 2-7/94. | Hydraulic unit for antilock brake system could break loose, disabling brakes. | Have dealer reattach and reinforce hydraulic unit. |
411 | 86-89 | Mitsubishi | Mitsubishi models | 895,000 cars including '86-89 Hyundai Excel and '87-89 Mitsubishi Precis. | Malfunction of emissions-control component could melt plastic air-filter case and cause engine-compartment fire. | Have dealer replace defective component. |
412 | 92-93 | Mitsubishi | Mitsubishi Montero | 717 trailer hitches, made by Reese Prods. Inc., 4/92-10/92. | Hitch could break and allow trailer to separate from towing vehicle. | Have dealer replace hitch. |
413 | 88-89 | Mitsubishi | Mitsubishi Precis | 1906 cars, made 4/88-4/89, whose heater valve stem was replaced in a 1994 recall. Wrong valve stem may have been installed. | Hot fluid could leak from heater and burn front passenger's legs. | Have dealer inspect and, if necessary, replace valve stem. |
414 | 90-94 | Mitsubishi | Mitsubishi Precis | 12,890 cars made 8/90-10/93. | In crash, excessive fuel could leak from tank, creating fire hazard. | Have dealer install protector on left rear suspension arm. |
415 | 95 | Nissan | Nissan 240SX | 7500 cars made 2-7/94. | Warning light on dash may not go on if brake-fluid level is low. Low fluid level could be caused by leak, which could result in brake failure. | Have dealer repair warning-light circuit. |
416 | 95 | Nissan | Nissan Altima | 1000 cars, with automatic transmission, made 7-8/94. | Transmission can suddenly shift from Park to Drive or Neutral, making car move unexpectedly. | Have dealer install bracket to prevent breakage of shift-lever lock plate. |
417 | 93-94 | Nissan | Nissan Altima | 206,000 cars made 6/92-2/94. | Engine could keep racing when accelerator is released. | Have dealer reposition and secure throttle-cable housing. |
418 | 92-93 | Nissan | Nissan Maxima | 65,000 cars with air bag, made 8/91-9/92. | Air bag could inflate unexpectedly. | Have dealer install redesigned air bag sensor. |
419 | 93-94 | Nissan | Nissan Maxima | 97,000 cars with aluminum wheels, made 11/92-2/93. | Protective coating applied to wheels may prevent adequate tightening of lug nuts. Nuts could loosen over time, allowing wheel to come off. | Have dealer remove coating where back of wheel mates with brake rotor and front mates with lug nuts. If necessary, dealer will replace wheels, hub bolts, and lug nuts. |
420 | 93 | Nissan | Nissan Quest | 15,700 minivans made 4/92-10/92. | Fuel leak could cause fire. | Have dealer replace fuel-filler hose. |
421 | 93 | Nissan | Nissan Quest | 5000 minivans made 4/92-8/92. | Brakes could fail partially. Also, front safety belts may not provide adequate protection. | Have dealer replace brake master cylinder and tighten mounting bolts that secure track for automatic safety belts. |
422 | 88-90 | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile (various models) | 22,361 GM cars with Kelsey Hayes steel wheels, models RPO PB9 (14 inch) and PG1 (15 inch), made 4/88-3/90, including '88-90 Oldsmobile Cutlass. | Wheels could separate from vehicle and cause crash. | Have dealer check manufacturing-date codes stamped on each wheel and replace as necessary. |
423 | 94-95 | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile 88 | 1487 cars made 6/94. | Headlights could go out unexpectedly. | Have dealer inspect and, if necessary, replace light switch. |
424 | 95 | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile 98 | 1997 cars, with Twilight Sentinel lights, made 6-7/94. | Headlights and parking lights could go out suddenly. Also, headlights could go on by themselves after being switched off, draining battery. | Have dealer replace headlight module. |
425 | 91 | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile 98 | 6866 cars made 12/90-7/91. | Transmission shifter may not show proper gear position, resulting in unexpected vehicle movement. | Have dealer modify shift-control cable. |
426 | 94-95 | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile 98 | 1487 cars made 6/94. | Headlights could go out unexpectedly. | Have dealer inspect and, if necessary, replace light switch. |
427 | 94 | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile Achieva | 1681 cars made 2-3/94. | Too much fuel could leak from tank if car is struck from behind, posing fire hazard. | Have dealer install rivets to reinforce tank's welds. |
428 | 93 | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile Achieva | 1103 cars with automatic transaxle made 5/93. | Engine could be started with automatic transmission in forward or reverse gear, resulting in unexpected movement. Also, engine may not start when ignition key is turned. | Have dealer replace neutral-start switch and, if necessary, manual switch of transaxle assembly. |
429 | 94 | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile Bravada | 6315 multipurpose vehicles made 5/93-2/94. | May have wrong owner's manual. | Have dealer supply correct manual. |
430 | 91 | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile Calais | 37,030 cars with power windows, made 1/91-5/91. | Short circuit could lower window unexpectedly and overheat control module, causing fire hazard. | Have dealer replace express-down control module. |
431 | 88-89 | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile Calais | 108,836 cars with Quad 4 engine, made 1/88-7/89. | Fuel leak could cause fire. | Have dealer replace front fuel-feed hose assembly. |
432 | 91 | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile cars | 347,866 GM cars made 2/90-2/91, including Oldsmobile Cutlass. | Guide loops for front shoulder belts may crack, causing belts to give inadequate crash protection. | Have dealer add reinforcing plates to cracked guide loops. |
433 | 91-92 | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile cars | 20,765 GM cars made 4/91-5/91, including '91 Oldsmobile 88 and 98. | Parking brake might not prevent vehicle from rolling. | Have dealer replace parking-brake lever. |
434 | 90-91 | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile cars | 319,181 GM cars, made through 7/91, including '90-91 Oldsmobile Ciera. | Wiring for power seats or power recliner could short-circuit, igniting seat cushion. | Have dealer replace damaged wiring and reroute wiring harness. |
435 | 86-87 | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile cars | 1.3 million GM cars with V6 engine, including '86-87 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais (with 3.0-liter engine), '86-87 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, 88, 98, and Toronado (with 3.8-liter engine). | Engine could stall intermittently. | Have dealer make necessary repairs. If owner has already paid for repair work, contact dealer to seek reimbursement. For more information, call toll-free customer assistance lines 800-442-6537 for Oldsmobile. |
436 | 93 | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile Ciera | 2848 cars made 4/93. | Defective brake hoses could hamper stopping. | Have dealer replace right front brake-hose assembly on Century and Ciera, and both rear hoses on Cavalier and Sunbird. |
437 | 94 | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile Ciera | 206 cars made 1/94. | Right front wheel could come off. | Have dealer check right front spindle nut. If it's not tight enough, dealer will replace wheel-bearing assembly and nut. |
438 | 94 | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile Ciera | 49,047 cars with 3.1-liter V6, made 8/93-10/93. | Should main accelerator-return spring fail, backup spring may not return throttle to fully closed position, and racing engine could cause loss of control. | Have dealer replace backup spring. |
439 | 94 | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile Ciera | 139,542 cars made 11/93-5/94. | Water could seep into and short out power door-lock assembly, creating fire hazard. | Have dealer replace door-lock relay and any corroded terminals, and reposition new relay where water is less likely to enter it. |
440 | 91-92 | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | 224,588 cars made 10/89-8/91. | Hood could open suddenly and block driver's view. | Have dealer replace secondary hood-latch assembly. |
441 | 91 | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | 219,571 cars made 3/90-7/91. | Plastic cover on shoulder-belt guide loop could crack and allow steel underneath to cut belt webbing during crash. | Have dealer install new guide loops. |
442 | 93 | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile Cutlass | 5574 cars made 2/93. | Front seatbacks could recline suddenly. | Have dealer replace manual seat-recliner mechanisms. |
443 | 93-94 | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile Cutlass | 70,676 cars made 5/93-3/94. | Brake hoses could abrade and leak, causing partial loss of stopping ability. | Have dealer inspect and, if necessary, reroute or replace brake hoses. |
444 | 94 | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile Cutlass | 199,572 cars made 6/93-10/94. | Brake hoses could wear through and leak, causing loss of stopping ability. | Have dealer inspect and, if necessary, replace rear brake hoses. |
445 | 94 | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile Cutlass | 579 cars with 3.1-liter V6 and cruise control, made 8/93. | Throttle could stick open. | Have dealer replace cruise-control cable. |
446 | 90 | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile Cutlass | 160,000 GM cars with steel wheels, made 4/88-2/90, including Oldsmobile Cutlasses. | Wheels could crack and come off. | Have dealer check and, if necessary, replace wheels. |
447 | 92-93 | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile minivans | 157,740 GM minivans made 6/91-6/93, including Oldsmobile Silhouette. | Safety-belt retractor could lock up, making it impossible to withdraw belt. Problem affects left third-row seat in 6-passenger vans and center second-row seat in 7-passenger vans. | If belt locks up, have dealer replace it. |
448 | 92 | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile models | 10,141 GM cars with automatic transmission, made 10/91-11/91, including Oldsmobile Cutlass. | Transmission might not work properly in Reverse. Also, transmission could remain in Reverse even though shifter is in Neutral, resulting in unexpected vehicle movement. | Have dealer check and, if necessary, replace transaxle. |
449 | 91 | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile multipurpose vehicles | 102,885 GM vehicles, made 1/90-2/91, including Oldsmobile Bravada. | Fuel could leak from tank in rollover, causing fire or explosion. | Have dealer replace fuel-tank sender seals. |
450 | 93-94 | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile Silhouette | 5294 minivans, with optional power sliding door, made 11/92-3/94. | Second row, passenger-side shoulder belt may not retract properly, resulting in inadequate protection in a crash. | Have dealer replace door-frame pillar trim panel. |
451 | 95 | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile Silhouette | 6523 minivans made 11/94-2/95. | Brake-pedal arm could fracture in use, resulting in diminished stopping ability. | Have dealer replace all suspect brake-pedal assemblies. |
452 | 94 | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile Silhouette | 1238 minivans made 8/93-9/93. | Center rear safety belt may not lock in crash. | Have dealer inspect and, if necessary, replace safety-belt retractor assembly. |
453 | 94 | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile Silhouette | 22,862 minivans made 4/93-11/93. | Rearmost safety-belt retractors may not release when van is on even a mild slope, making it impossible for occupants to extract and use belts. | Have dealer remove and properly reinstall safety-belt retractors. |
454 | 90-92 | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile Toronado | 113,343 cars made 3/89-7/92. | Front shoulder belts could jam in retractor and be difficult to pull out. | Have dealer install webbing-stop button. |
455 | 87-91 | Peugeot | Peugeot 405 sedans | 8341 vehicles made 11/87-7/91. | Fuel hose could leak and create fire hazard. | Have dealer replace 3 fuel hoses, clamps, and mounting clips and reroute hoses away from high-voltage ignition wire. |
456 | 87-91 | Peugeot | Peugeot 405 station wagons | 8341 vehicles made 11/87-7/91. | Fuel hose could leak and create fire hazard. | Have dealer replace 3 fuel hoses, clamps, and mounting clips and reroute hoses away from high-voltage ignition wire. |
457 | 91 | Peugeot | Peugeot MI16 | 689 cars made 1/90-3/91. | Engine wiring could rub against alternator and short out, stalling the engine and possibly causing fire. | Have dealer inspect and, if necessary, repair engine wiring harness. |
458 | 94 | Plymouth | Plymouth Acclaim | 200 cars made 9/93-11/93. | Safety belts could fail. | Have dealer modify belts. |
459 | 91 | Plymouth | Plymouth Acclaim | 130,000 cars made 7/90-11/90. | Front safety belts could fail. | Have dealer replace belts' latch engagement. |
460 | 90-91 | Plymouth | Plymouth cars | 80,000 Chrysler vehicles with antilock brakes, made 3/90-7/91, including '91 Plymouth Voyager. | Brake fluid could leak from high-pressure hose and reduce stopping ability. | Have dealer replace ABS hose. |
461 | 87 | Plymouth | Plymouth Horizon | 95,000 cars made 11/86-3/87. | Fuel could leak and cause engine fire. | Have dealer replace fuel-pressure regulator. |
462 | 95 | Plymouth | Plymouth Neon | 7100 cars made 11/93-2/94. | Engine could stall unexpectedly. Also, brakes could fail partially. | Have dealer replace powertrain control module and screws that retain rear brake-hose bracket. |
463 | 95 | Plymouth | Plymouth Neon | 2700 cars with antilock brakes made 11/93-1/94. | Brakes could fail partially. | Have dealer inspect and, if necessary, replace master cylinder. |
464 | 88-89 | Plymouth | Plymouth Sundance | 115,000 cars made 5/88-6/89. | Automatic shoulder belt could malfunction. | Have dealer replace necessary parts. |
465 | 87 | Plymouth | Plymouth Turismo | 95,000 cars made 11/86-3/87. | Fuel could leak and cause engine fire. | Have dealer replace fuel-pressure regulator. |
466 | 90-91 | Plymouth | Plymouth vans | 80,000 Chrysler vehicles with antilock brakes, made 3/90-7/91, including '91 Plymouth Voyager. | Brake fluid could leak from high-pressure hose and reduce stopping ability. | Have dealer replace ABS hose. |
467 | 91 | Plymouth | Plymouth Voyager | 10,492 minivans with antilock brakes, made 6/91-7/91. | Brake fluid could leak, reducing stopping ability and increasing possibility of brake lockup. | Have dealer replace ABS pump if last six digits on pump are between 052300 and 059262. |
468 | 92 | Plymouth | Plymouth Voyager | 3000 minivans made 4/92. | Fuel leak could cause fire. | Have dealer bend fuel-tank flanges and check fuel lines and mounting straps for damage. |
469 | 93 | Plymouth | Plymouth Voyager | 600 minivans with 15-in. stamped steel road wheels or spare wheel, made 4/93. | Wheels could come off. | Have dealer replace wheels. |
470 | 92 | Plymouth | Plymouth Voyager | 360 minivans made 8/91. | Brake pedal could come off. | Have dealer replace brake pedal. |
471 | 88-90 | Pontiac | Pontiac (various models) | 22,361 GM cars with Kelsey Hayes steel wheels, models RPO PB9 (14 inch) and PG1 (15 inch), made 4/88-3/90, including '88-90 Pontiac Grand Prix. | Wheels could separate from vehicle and cause crash. | Have dealer check manufacturing-date codes stamped on each wheel and replace as necessary. |
472 | 95 | Pontiac | Pontiac Bonneville | 1997 cars with Twilight Sentinel lights, made 6-7/94. | Headlights and parking lights could go out suddenly. Also, headlights could go on by themselves after being switched off, draining battery. | Have dealer replace headlight module. |
473 | 91 | Pontiac | Pontiac Bonneville | 6866 cars with automatic transmission, made 12/90-7/91. | Transmission shifter may not show proper gear position, resulting in unexpected vehicle movement. | Have dealer modify shift-control cable. |
474 | 92 | Pontiac | Pontiac Bonneville | 1570 cars with automatic transmission, made 5/91-7/91. | Transmission shifter might indicate wrong gear, resulting in unexpected vehicle movement. | Have dealer install retaining clip on shift-control cable bracket. |
475 | 90-91 | Pontiac | Pontiac cars | 319,181 GM cars made through 7/91, including '90-91 Pontiac 6000. | Wiring for power seats or power recliner could short-circuit, igniting seat cushion. | Have dealer replace damaged wiring and reroute wiring harness. |
476 | 91-92 | Pontiac | Pontiac cars | 20,765 GM cars made 4/91-5/91, including '92 Pontiac Bonneville. | Parking brake might not prevent vehicle from rolling. | Have dealer replace parking-brake lever. |
477 | 91 | Pontiac | Pontiac cars | 347,866 GM cars made 2/90-2/91, including Pontiac Grand Prix and Sunbird. | Guide loops for front shoulder belts may crack, causing belts to give inadequate crash protection. | Have dealer add reinforcing plates to cracked guide loops. |
478 | 86-87 | Pontiac | Pontiac cars | 1.3 GM million cars with V6 engine, including '87 Pontiac Bonneville (3.8-liter engine), '86-87 Pontiac Grand Am (with 3.0-liter engine). | Engine could stall intermittently. | Have dealer make necessary repairs. If owner has already paid for repair work, contact dealer to seek reimbursement. For more information, call automakers' toll-free customer assistance lines 800-762-2737 for Pontiac. |
479 | 91-92 | Pontiac | Pontiac Firebird | 232,988 cars made 10/89-8/92. | Fuel and vapors could leak from filler neck, causing fire hazard. | Have dealer inspect and, if necessary, replace fuel-tank assembly. |
480 | 94 | Pontiac | Pontiac Firebird | 6807 cars with 5.7-liter V8, made 8/93. | Fuel hose could contact hot air check valve and melt, spilling fuel and causing fire hazard. | Have dealer reroute and, if necessary, replace fuel hose. |
481 | 92 | Pontiac | Pontiac Firebird | 43,413 cars made 2/92-8/92. | Shifter cable for automatic transmission could break, preventing transmission from shifting. Gear indicator could show wrong gear position, resulting in unexpected vehicle movement. | Have dealer replace shift cable. |
482 | 88-89 | Pontiac | Pontiac Grand Am | 108,836 cars with Quad 4 engine, made 1/88-7/89. | Fuel leak could cause fire. | Have dealer replace front fuel-feed hose assembly. |
483 | 94 | Pontiac | Pontiac Grand Am | 1681 cars made 2-3/94. | Too much fuel could leak from tank if car is struck from behind, posing fire hazard. | Have dealer install rivets to reinforce tank's welds. |
484 | 93 | Pontiac | Pontiac Grand Am | 1103 cars with automatic transaxle made 5/93. | Engine could be started with automatic transmission in forward or reverse gear, resulting in unexpected movement. Also, engine may not start when ignition key is turned. | Have dealer replace neutral-start switch and, if necessary, manual switch of transaxle assembly. |
485 | 91 | Pontiac | Pontiac Grand Am | 37,030 cars with power windows, made 1/91-5/91. | Short circuit could lower window unexpectedly and overheat control module, causing fire hazard. | Have dealer replace express-down control module. |
486 | 93 | Pontiac | Pontiac Grand Prix | 5574 cars made 2/93. | Front seatbacks could recline suddenly. | Have dealer replace manual seat-recliner mechanism. |
487 | 88-89 | Pontiac | Pontiac Grand Prix | 112,765 cars made 7/87-11/88. | Faulty stoplight switch could disable stoplights or engage cruise control. | Have dealer install redesigned stoplight switch. |
488 | 91 | Pontiac | Pontiac Grand Prix | 6013 cars made 1/91-8/91. | Operating low- and high-beam headlights and fog lights simultanously could overload circuit breaker and cause all lights to fail. | Have dealer replace electrical parts and modify lighting circuit to prevent fog lights and high beams from operating at same time. |
489 | 90 | Pontiac | Pontiac Grand Prix | 160,000 cars, with steel wheels, including Regals made 4/88-1/90; Luminas, 2/89-1/90; Cutlasses and Grand Prix, 4/88-2/90. | Wheels could crack and come off. | Have dealer check and, if necessary, replace wheels. |
490 | 90-93 | Pontiac | Pontiac Lemans | 91,275 cars made 1/90-7/93. | Shoulder-belt assembly may not travel properly along track. That could discourage belt use. | Have dealer lubricate guide-track system. |
491 | 88-91 | Pontiac | Pontiac Lemans | 182,045 cars made 12/86-8/91. | Front safety belts may not latch or release. | Have dealer repair or replace belt buckles. |
492 | 92-93 | Pontiac | Pontiac minivans | 157,740 GM minivans made 6/91-6/93, including Pontiac Trans Sport minivans. | Safety-belt retractor could lock up, making it impossible to withdraw belt. Problem affects left third-row seat in 6-passenger vans and center second-row seat in 7-passenger vans. | If belt locks up, have dealer replace it. |
493 | 92 | Pontiac | Pontiac models | 10,141 GM cars with automatic transmission, made 10/91-11/91, including Pontiac Grand Prix. | Transmission might not work properly in Reverse. Also, transmission could remain in Reverse even though shifter is in Neutral, resulting in unexpected vehicle movement. | Have dealer check and, if necessary, replace transaxle. |
494 | 91 | Pontiac | Pontiac Sunbird | 41,718 cars made 12/90-1/91. | Front door frame, which anchors safety-belt housing, could collapse in accident, resulting in safety-belt failure. | Have dealer replace belt interlock striker studs. |
495 | 92-93 | Pontiac | Pontiac Sunbird | 108,898 cars made 3/91-4/93. | In cold weather, throttle cable could freeze and jam throttle in open or closed position. | Have dealer replace accelerator control assembly. |
496 | 92 | Pontiac | Pontiac Sunbird | 22,452 cars made 3/91-1/92. | Defective accelerator cable could prevent engine from slowing when pedal is released. | Have dealer replace accelerator control-cable assembly. |
497 | 93 | Pontiac | Pontiac Sunbird | 2848 cars made 4/93. | Defective brake hoses could hamper stopping. | Have dealer replace right front brake-hose assembly on Century and Ciera, and both rear hoses on Cavalier and Sunbird. |
498 | 92 | Pontiac | Pontiac Sunbird | 3212 cars made 8/91. | Hood could open suddenly, blocking driver's view. | Have dealer inspect hood-latch assemblies and, if necessary, install new secondary hood-latch spring. |
499 | 95 | Pontiac | Pontiac Sunfire | 21,340 cars made 2/94-1/95. | Front suspension components could separate, resulting in loss of vehicle control. | Have dealer inspect lower-control-arm assemblies and, if necessary, replace. |
500 | 93-94 | Pontiac | Pontiac Trans Sport minivans | 5294 minivans, with optional power sliding door, made 11/92-3/94. | Second row, passenger-side shoulder belt may not retract properly, resulting in inadequate protection in a crash. | Have dealer replace door-frame pillar trim panel. |
501 | 94 | Pontiac | Pontiac Trans Sport minivans | 1238 minivans made 8/93-9/93. | Center rear safety belt may not lock in crash. | Have dealer inspect and, if necessary, replace safety-belt retractor assembly. |
502 | 94 | Pontiac | Pontiac Trans Sport minivans | 22,862 minivans made 4/93-11/93. | Rearmost safety-belt retractors may not release when van is on even a mild slope, making it impossible for occupants to extract and use belts. | Have dealer remove and properly reinstall safety-belt retractors. |
503 | 95 | Pontiac | Pontiac Trans Sport minivans | 6523 minivans made 11/94-2/95. | Brake-pedal arm could fracture in use, resulting in diminished stopping ability. | Have dealer replace all suspect brake-pedal assemblies. |
504 | 89-92 | Porsche | Porsche 911 | 11,346 cars made 4/88-1/92. | Resistor for rear heater blower in engine compartment could overheat and cause fire hazard. | Have dealer install resistor that contains circuit breaker. |
505 | 89-92 | Porsche | Porsche 911 | 11,091 Porsche Carrera 2 and Carrera 4 cars made 4/88-1/92. | Cruise control could jam, preventing engine from slowing to idle speed. | Have dealer modify cruise-control linkage. |
506 | 91-93 | Porsche | Porsche 911 America roadster | 1149 cars made 7/90-10/92. | Rear wheels could lock up, causing loss of control. | Have dealer install redesigned brake pressure-reduction valve. |
507 | 91-93 | Porsche | Porsche 911 Turbo | 1149 cars made 7/90-10/92. | Rear wheels could lock up, causing loss of control. | Have dealer install redesigned brake pressure-reduction valve. |
508 | 89 | Porsche | Porsche 911 Turbo | 975 cars made 6/88-4/89. | Fuel line could leak and cause fire. | Have dealer inspect and, if necessary, replace fuel line. Also, reroute fuel line to clear brake-pad wear indicator bracket. |
509 | 91 | Porsche | Porsche 928 | 145 cars made 1/91-7/91. | Automatic transmission may not kick down into lower gear. Reduced acceleration could cause accident during passing or merging. | Have dealer repair transmission. |
510 | 91 | Porsche | Porsche 944 | 1178 cars made 7/90-11/91. | Windshield wipers could fail. | Have dealer replace cover over windshield-wiper motor to keep out water. |
511 | 91 | Porsche | Porsche 968 | 1178 cars made 7/90-11/91. | Windshield wipers could fail. | Have dealer replace cover over windshield-wiper motor to keep out water. |
512 | 89-92 | Porsche | Porsche Carrera | 11,346 cars made 4/88-1/92. | Resistor for rear heater blower in engine compartment could overheat and cause fire hazard. | Have dealer install resistor that contains circuit breaker. |
513 | 93 | Range Rover | Range County LWB | 463 sport-utility vehicles made 8/92-9/92. | Power windows and sun roof could continue to open or close after pressure on switch has been removed. Uncontrolled rise of window could cause injury. | Have dealer replace necessary electrical parts. |
514 | 90-91 | Range Rover | Range Rover | 8151 vehicles with high-mounted center brake light and antilock brakes, made 2/89-5/91. | Brake lights could fail. | Have dealer replace brake-light switch at brake pedal. |
515 | 95 | Range Rover | Range Rover | 2114 vehicles made 6/94-4/95. | Flexible brake hose connecting hydraulic pump to antilock brake system could leak, severely hampering stopping ability and creating fire hazard. | Have dealer inspect and, if necessary, replace hose. |
516 | 93 | Range Rover | Range Rover County | 463 sport-utility vehicles made 8/92-9/92. | Power windows and sun roof could continue to open or close after pressure on switch has been removed. Uncontrolled rise of window could cause injury. | Have dealer replace necessary electrical parts. |
517 | 83-87 | Renault | Renault Alliance | 540,000 cars made 7/82-6/87. | Heater could rupture and spew hot coolant into passenger compartment, posing risk of burns to driver's feet. | If you see leakage or if windshield fogs, have dealer replace heater core. |
518 | 83-87 | Renault | Renault Encore | 540,000 cars made 7/82-6/87. | Heater could rupture and spew hot coolant into passenger compartment, posing risk of burns to driver's feet. | If you see leakage or if windshield fogs, have dealer replace heater core. |
519 | 93 | Saab | Saab 900 | 7443 4-door cars made 8/93-3/94. | Water, slush, and road salt could build up on front brakes and hamper stopping ability. | Have dealer install redesigned front brake shields and make other modifications. |
520 | 94-95 | Saab | Saab 900 | 10,584 cars made 3/94-10/94. | Missing welds on front-seat recliners could allow seatback to fall backwards suddenly. | Have dealer inspect seats and, if necessary, replace frames and recliners. |
521 | 94 | Saab | Saab 900 | 9814 cars made 9/93-7/94. | Improperly welded side beams in rear doors could subject passengers to increased injury in side crash. | Have dealer install extra brackets in doors. |
522 | 94 | Saab | Saab 900 | 3252 hatchbacks, with nonpower front driver's seat, made 8/93-1/94. | Seatback could fold backward in rear-end crash, increasing risk of injury to occupants. | Have dealer replace front-seat frame rails. |
523 | 95 | Saab | Saab 900 | 5383 nonturbocharged cars made 7/94-12/94. | Engine speed could fluctuate dramatically for up to half a minute after engine is started, possibly causing unexpected movement if transmission is in gear. | Have dealer replace engine-control module. |
524 | 94-95 | Saab | Saab 900 | 8993 cars with manual transmission made 8/93-9/94. | Transmission may be in Neutral when shifter is in Reverse. Car could roll away if it's parked with parking brake disengaged. | Have dealer reair transmission linkage. |
525 | 94 | Saab | Saab 900 S | 1015 cars, with nonpower front seat, made 3-6/94. | Front seat could move on tracks during hard braking or in crash, increasing risk of injury. | Have dealer replace springs on seat-adjustment lever. |
526 | 92-93 | Saab | Saab 9000 | 5000 cars made 6/92-11/92. | Fuel could leak and create fire hazard. | Note vehicle identification number and ask dealer whether your car is affected. If it is, have dealer install redesigned fuel-filler and vent hoses and new clamps. |
527 | 92-94 | Saab | Saab 9000 | 12,040 cars with engine-oil coolers made 6/91-5/94. | Even in low-speed frontal collision, oil-cooler hose assembly could break and leak oil, creating fire hazard. | Have dealer install protective cover over oil cooler. |
528 | 92-93 | Saab | Saab 9000 | 5824 cars made 5-10/92. | Fuel-filler and tank-ventilation hoses could leak, creating fire hazard. | Have dealer replace hoses and install redesigned clamps. |
529 | 93 | Saab | Saab 9000 | 9747 cars made 6/92-6/93. | Brake lights may not go on or may stay on. | Have dealer check and, if necessary, replace brake-light switch. |
530 | 92-94 | Saab | Saab 9000 | 12,091 cars made 6/91-5/94, including '92 models with MK II antilock brakes, '93 Turbo models with manual transmission, and '94 Aero models. | Antilock brakes could malfunction and decrease stopping ability. | Have dealer inspect and, if necessary, replace electrical connections, and install shrink hose to keep out moisture. |
531 | 94 | Saab | Saab 9000 CD | 59 cars made 12/93-3/94. | Brake lights may not go on properly when brake pedal is pressed. | Have dealer rewire outboard brake-light assemblies. |
532 | 94 | Saab | Saab 9000 CDE | 59 cars made 12/93-3/94. | Brake lights may not go on properly when brake pedal is pressed. | Have dealer rewire outboard brake-light assemblies. |
533 | 93 | Saturn | Saturn | 14,459 SC2, SL2, and SW2 coupes, sedans, and station wagons made 3/93-4/93. | Battery-cable terminal could touch starter-solenoid housing and short-circuit, creating fire hazard. | Have dealer inspect and, if necessary, reposition terminal. |
534 | 92 | Saturn | Saturn | 633 cars with automatic transmission, made 6/92. | Transmission may not be in Park or Neutral even though it appears so; engine could then be started while transmission is in Reverse or Drive, or car could move unexpectedly. | Have dealer replace transaxle valve body. |
535 | 93 | Saturn | Saturn | 3661 cars made 2/93, with 034 or 035 as last three digits of date-code tag on brake master cylinder. | Brakes could fail during hard braking. | Have dealer replace brake-booster assembly. |
536 | 91-93 | Saturn | Saturn (all models) | 352,833 cars made 7/90 to 4/14/93. | If alternator shorts out, excessive heat could build up in wiring, creating fire hazard even if engine is off. | Have dealer modify wiring. |
537 | 95 | Saturn | Saturn models | 20,518 cars with automatic transmission, made 7-8/94. | Shifter could be moved out of Park with ignition key removed, or key could be removed with shifter in position other than Park, allowing vehicle to move unexpectedly. | If either condition exists in your car, have dealer adjust Park-lock cable. |
538 | 95 | Saturn | Saturn SL | 931 cars, with nonpower steering, made 8/94. | Driver could completely lose steering control. | Have dealer replace steering assembly. |
539 | 85-87 | Subaru | Subaru DL | 147,000 cars made 8/84-11/86. | Road salt could corrode rear suspension components, making vehicle difficult to control. | Have dealer rustproof or replace inner control arms. |
540 | 85-87 | Subaru | Subaru GL | 147,000 cars made 8/84-11/86. | Road salt could corrode rear suspension components, making vehicle difficult to control. | Have dealer rustproof or replace inner control arms. |
541 | 93 | Subaru | Subaru Impreza | 3351 cars with all-wheel drive, made 11/92-3/93. | Fuel leak could cause fire hazard. | Have dealer install modified fuel vent pipe. |
542 | 90-93 | Subaru | Subaru Legacy | 31,295 cars made 9/89-9/92, including Legacy, with manual transmission and all-wheel drive. | In extremely cold and humid conditions, transmission could seize, stopping vehicle abruptly. | Have dealer modify dipstick pipe and modify or replace dipstick. |
543 | 92 | Subaru | Subaru Legacy | 9500 cars and wagons made 7/91-1/92. | Fuel tank may have been punctured during assembly, and fuel could seep out and cause fire. | Have dealer inspect and, if necessary, replace fuel tank. |
544 | 90-91 | Subaru | Subaru Loyale | 19,763 cars, including front- and 4-wheel drive vehicles with 3-speed automatic transmission, made 8/89-3/91. | Transmission could shift out of Park unexpectedly. | Have dealer repair Park mechanism. |
545 | 90-93 | Subaru | Subaru Loyale | 31,295 cars made 9/89-9/92, including Loyale, with manual transmission and 4-wheel drive. | In extremely cold and humid conditions, transmission could seize, stopping vehicle abruptly. | Have dealer modify dipstick pipe and modify or replace dipstick. |
546 | 85-87 | Subaru | Subaru XT | 147,000 cars made 8/84-11/86. | Road salt could corrode rear suspension components, making vehicle difficult to control. | Have dealer rustproof or replace inner control arms. |
547 | 88-91 | Subaru | Subaru XT-6 | 13,000 cars made 6/87-9/90. | Power-steering pump could malfunction, causing intermittent increase in steering effort. | Have dealer make necessary repairs. |
548 | 90-93 | Subaru | Subaru XT-6 | 31,295 cars made 9/89-9/92, including XT-6, with manual transmission and all-wheel drive. | In extremely cold and humid conditions, transmission could seize, stopping vehicle abruptly. | Have dealer modify dipstick pipe and modify or replace dipstick. |
549 | 93-94 | Suzuki | Suzuki Sidekick | 39,419 vehicles made 8/92-9/93 including 34,172 Trackers and 5247 Sidekicks. | Rear-axle could break, causing loss of control and partial brake failure. | Have dealer inspect and, if necessary, replace axle assembly. |
550 | 89-93 | Suzuki | Suzuki Swift | 38,229 vehicles made 1/88-1/93. | Hood may not latch fully when closed and could open suddenly while car is moving, blocking driver's view. | Have dealer install nuts and bolts to secure striker-plate assembly and tighten fasteners on latch assembly. |
551 | 93 | Tiara | Tiara conversion vans | 2419 Chevrolet Astro, GMC Safari, and Tiara Elite vans made 9/92-9/93. | Driver's safety belt isn't long enough to fit large people when seat is adjusted fully forward. | Have dealer install longer safety belt. |
552 | 93 | Toyota | Toyota 2-wheel drive pickups | 3655 pickups made 9/92. | Safety belts could fail in crash. | Have dealer replace safety belts. |
553 | 93 | Toyota | Toyota 4-wheel drive pickups | 3655 pickups made 9/92. | Safety belts could fail in crash. | Have dealer replace safety belts. |
554 | 91 | Toyota | Toyota Camry | 155,809 cars, with Fujitsu Ten radio, made 8/90-8/91. | Radio could short-circuit, causing fire hazard. | Have dealer make necessary repairs. |
555 | 87 | Toyota | Toyota Camry | 175,923 cars made 8/86-7/87. | Liquid spilled onto dash could seep into electronic mechanism that controls motorized safety belts, causing belt to malfunction. | Have dealer install protective cover over electronic control unit. |
556 | 93-94 | Toyota | Toyota Corolla | 16,497 cars without power windows, door locks, and sun roof, made 9/92-7/94, registered in CT, IL, IN, ME, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VT, and WI. | In winter, water or road salt from driver's shoes could short out harness connector for power accessories, creating fire hazard. | Have dealer remove unused harness connector. |
557 | 94 | Toyota | Toyota Corolla | 107,227 cars made 11/93-1/94. | Front safety belts could fail. | Have dealer replace safety-belt anchor straps. |
558 | 80-90 | Toyota | Toyota Land Cruiser | 38,500 vehicles made 9/80-12/89. | Fuel tank could crack and leak, causing fire hazard. | Have dealer replace fuel tank. |
559 | 91-92 | Toyota | Toyota MR2 | 26,395 cars made 1/90-11/91. | Steering wheel might not absorb crash forces properly. | Have dealer replace steering wheel. |
560 | 91 | Toyota | Toyota Previa | 155,809 cars, with Fujitsu Ten radio, made 8/90-8/91. | Radio could short-circuit, causing fire hazard. | Have dealer make necessary repairs. |
561 | 91 | Toyota | Toyota Previa | 75,863 minivans made 1/90-6/91. | Windshield wipers could fail. | Have dealer install new wiper motor and replace and tighten other components. |
562 | 87-90 | Toyota | Toyota Tercel | 315,000 cars made 7/86-8/90. | Replacing headlight bulb with brand other than Koito could cause inteference between bulb and headlight housing, reducing lighting. | Have dealer inspect and, if necessary, install proper bulb. Also, dealer will replace bulbs that burn out during life of vehicle. |
563 | 90 | Volkswagen | Volkswagen Cabriolet | 8500 cars made 8/89-7/90. | Air bag might not deploy in crash. | Have dealer secure air bag harness wire to dashboard crossmember to prevent chafing. |
564 | 90-92 | Volkswagen | Volkswagen Cabriolet | 18,000 cars made 8/89-3/92. | Fuel could seep into engine compartment and cause fire. | Have dealer secure fuel hose to fuel rail with self-tightening clamp. |
565 | 90-91 | Volkswagen | Volkswagen Cabriolet | 11,300 cars made 8/89-11/90. | Plastic panel that prevents engine from getting wet could jam accelerator linkage, causing unexpected vehicle movement. | Have a dealer install bracket to reinforce -panel. |
566 | 87-90 | Volkswagen | Volkswagen Cabriolet | 51,000 cars made 8/86-8/89. | Fuel tank could crack and leak, causing fire hazard. | Have dealer inspect and, if necessary, replace fuel tank. |
567 | 92-93 | Volkswagen | Volkswagen Corrado | 4300 cars made 8/91-11/92. | Electrical wiring in engine compartment could abrade, short out, and stall engine, or stop radiator fan and cause engine overheating. | Have dealer route wiring away from edge of sheet metal. |
568 | 93 | Volkswagen | Volkswagen Eurovan | 8350 vans made 7/92-1/93. | Steering could fail. | Have dealer replace bolt in steering assembly. |
569 | 93 | Volkswagen | Volkswagen Eurovan | 2400 vans made 7/92-11/92. | Parking brake could release unexpectedly. | Have dealer replace spring in parking-brake handle. |
570 | 87-93 | Volkswagen | Volkswagen Fox | 164,000 cars made 10/86-7/93. | Hot coolant could leak under dash and burn passenger's feet. | Have dealer install bypass-valve kit and plastic cover under dash. |
571 | 91 | Volkswagen | Volkswagen Fox | 2000 cars made 10/90-3/91. | Fuel line could rub against intake manifold, leak, and cause fire hazard. | Have dealer replace fuel line. |
572 | 90-92 | Volkswagen | Volkswagen GLI | 12,650 cars with 16-valve engine and California emission-control system, made 10/89-6/92. | Engine may not slow fully when accelerator is released. | Have dealer replace press-fit venturi tube in throttle-valve housing with thread-type tube. |
573 | 93-95 | Volkswagen | Volkswagen Golf | 104,000 cars made 4/93-10/94. | Jack could collapse in use. | Have dealer replace jack. |
574 | 85-90 | Volkswagen | Volkswagen Golf | 650,000 cars made 8/84-1/90. | Heater could rupture and spew hot coolant into passenger compartment, posing risk of burns to driver's feet. | If you see leakage or if windshield fogs, have dealer replace heater core. |
575 | 90-92 | Volkswagen | Volkswagen GTI | 12,650 cars with 16-valve engine and California emission-control system, made 10/89-6/92. | Engine may not slow fully when accelerator is released. | Have dealer replace press-fit venturi tube in throttle-valve housing with thread-type tube. |
576 | 85-90 | Volkswagen | Volkswagen GTI | 650,000 cars made 8/84-1/90. | Heater could rupture and spew hot coolant into passenger compartment, posing risk of burns to driver's feet. | If you see leakage or if windshield fogs, have dealer replace heater core. |
577 | 85-90 | Volkswagen | Volkswagen Jetta | 650,000 cars made 8/84-1/90. | Heater could rupture and spew hot coolant into passenger compartment, posing risk of burns to driver's feet. | If you see leakage or if windshield fogs, have dealer replace heater core. |
578 | 93-95 | Volkswagen | Volkswagen Jetta | 104,000 cars made 4/93-10/94. | Jack could collapse in use. | Have dealer replace jack. |
579 | 90-92 | Volkswagen | Volkswagen Passat | 12,650 cars with 16-valve engine and California emission-control system, made 10/89-6/92. | Engine may not slow fully when accelerator is released. | Have dealer replace press-fit venturi tube in throttle-valve housing with thread-type tube. |
580 | 93 | Volkswagen | Volkswagen Passat | 1200 cars made 1/93-3/93. | Lock nuts that secure left and right front axles could break and cause loss of control. | Have dealer replace lock nuts. |
581 | 87-88 | Volkswagen | Volkswagen Scirocco | 51,000 cars made 8/86-8/89. | Fuel tank could crack and leak, causing fire hazard. | Have dealer inspect and, if necessary, replace fuel tank. |
582 | 86-91 | Volkswagen | Volkswagen Vanagon | 29,500 vans, with factory-installed air-conditioner, made 8/85-6/91. | Center ventilation duct could break and fall on passenger. | Have dealer install reinforcement plates at center and rear airflow ducts. |
583 | 90-93 | Volvo | Volvo 200 | 269,000 cars made 6/89-6/93. | Owner's manual lacks important warning If instructions aren't followed, air bag could deploy. | Have dealer supply cautionary information to add to manual. (Warning says that if car was flooded and has soaked carpeting or water on flooring, you shouldn't try to start engine; have car towed to dealer.) |
584 | 92 | Volvo | Volvo 244 | 7526 cars made 2/92-6/92. | Could lose steering control. | Have dealer inspect and, if necessary, replace ball-joint assemblies. |
585 | 92 | Volvo | Volvo 245 | 7526 cars made 2/92-6/92. | Could lose steering control. | Have dealer inspect and, if necessary, replace ball-joint assemblies. |
586 | 90-93 | Volvo | Volvo 700 | 269,000 cars made 6/89-6/93. | Owner's manual lacks important warning If instructions aren't followed, air bag could deploy. | Have dealer supply cautionary information to add to manual. (Warning says that if car was flooded and has soaked carpeting or water on flooring, you shouldn't try to start engine; have car towed to dealer.) |
587 | 92-93 | Volvo | Volvo 745 | 11,562 sedans and station wagons made 5/92-8/92. | Front safety belts might not provide adequate protection in accident. | Have dealer reinforce metal plates that are part of D-ring webbing guides for shoulder belts. |
588 | 94 | Volvo | Volvo 850 | 14,500 sedans and wagons with nonturbocharged engine and automatic transmission. Last 6 digits of the VIN are 100496 to 131601 and, 012016 to 037597. | May produce excessive exhaust emissions and make Check Engine warning light go on. | Have dealer replace oxygen sensor. |
589 | 94 | Volvo | Volvo 850 | 14,000 cars with turbocharged engine, made 8/93-7/94. Last 8 digits of the VIN are R2011800 through R2073165, R1150126 to R1172469, and R2100400 to R2169367. | In very cold and humid weather, throttle could ice up and keep engine racing when accelerator is released. | Have dealer reroute crankcase ventilation tube and intercooler piping and replace throttle-housing assembly and throttle cable. |
590 | 95 | Volvo | Volvo 850 | 31,315 cars made 6/94-1/95. | Jack may lack sufficient load capacity. If so, device could collapse in use. | Have dealer make sure jack is sufficient to support vehicle load and, if not, replace. |
591 | 95 | Volvo | Volvo 854 | 475 sedans and stations wagons, with one or two power seats, made 2/95. | Front safety belts might not provide adequte protection in severe crash. | Have dealer replace threaded insert that connects safety-belt catch to front seat. |
592 | 95 | Volvo | Volvo 854 | 31,315 cars made 6/94-1/95. | Jack may lack sufficient load capacity. If so, device could collapse in use. | Have dealer make sure jack is sufficient to support vehicle load and, if not, replace. |
593 | 95 | Volvo | Volvo 855 | 475 sedans and stations wagons, with one or two power seats, made 2/95. | Front safety belts might not provide adequte protection in severe crash. | Have dealer replace threaded insert that connects safety-belt catch to front seat. |
594 | 95 | Volvo | Volvo 855 | 31,315 cars made 6/94-1/95. | Jack may lack sufficient load capacity. If so, device could collapse in use. | Have dealer make sure jack is sufficient to support vehicle load and, if not, replace. |
595 | 90-93 | Volvo | Volvo 900 | 269,000 cars made 6/89-6/93. | Owner's manual lacks important warning If instructions aren't followed, air bag could deploy. | Have dealer supply cautionary information to add to manual. (Warning says that if car was flooded and has soaked carpeting or water on flooring, you shouldn't try to start engine; have car towed to dealer.) |
596 | 93 | Volvo | Volvo 940 | 1864 model 944 and 945 cars with turbo engine, made 8/92-2/93. | Plastic hood-insulation clips could get jammed in throttle housing and make throttle stick open. | Have dealer remove any plastic clips that might have fallen into hose between charge-air cooler and throttle housing. |
597 | 92-93 | Volvo | Volvo 944 | 11,562 sedans and station wagons made 5/92-8/92. | Front safety belts might not provide adequate protection in accident. | Have dealer reinforce metal plates that are part of D-ring webbing guides for shoulder belts. |
598 | 92-93 | Volvo | Volvo 945 | 11,562 sedans and station wagons made 5/92-8/92. | Front safety belts might not provide adequate protection in accident. | Have dealer reinforce metal plates that are part of D-ring webbing guides for shoulder belts. |
599 | 92-93 | Volvo | Volvo 964 | 11,562 sedans and station wagons made 5/92-8/92. | Front safety belts might not provide adequate protection in accident. | Have dealer reinforce metal plates that are part of D-ring webbing guides for shoulder belts. |
600 | 95 | Volvo | Volvo 964 | 5199 sedans and station wagons made 6/94-11/94. | Spare tire could fail if inflated according to incorrect labeling. Also, label lists wrong tire size. | Have dealer supply label noting correct size (T125/90R15) and pressure (60 psi). |
601 | 92-93 | Volvo | Volvo 965 | 11,562 sedans and station wagons made 5/92-8/92. | Front safety belts might not provide adequate protection in accident. | Have dealer reinforce metal plates that are part of D-ring webbing guides for shoulder belts. |
602 | 95 | Volvo | Volvo 965 | 5199 sedans and station wagons made 6/94-11/94. | Spare tire could fail if inflated according to incorrect labeling. Also, label lists wrong tire size. | Have dealer supply label noting correct size (T125/90R15) and pressure (60 psi). |
603 | 90-91 | Yugo | Yugo GV Plus | 3676 cars made 12/89-1/91. | Water could seep into electronic ignition unit through rubber seal, causing short circuit and stalling. | Have dealer replace seal.
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