General Motors, LLC: Safety Recalls in 1990
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 35 safety recalls made by General Motors, LLC in 1990. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
November 14, 1990
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM:LOWER
NUTS USED TO ATTACH LOWER CONTROL ARMS, REAR SPRING AND SHACKLE, AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD "STRIP".
NHTSA ID: 90V193000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 237
Consequence Summary:
STRIPPING OF THE NUTS IN THE REAR SUSPENSION COULD REDUCECLAMP LOAD ON LOWER CONTROL ARM, WHICH COULD ALLOW THE ARM TO DETACH, RESULTINGIN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Corrective Action:
REPLACE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHMENT NUTS AS WELL AS REAR SPRING AND SHACKLE, AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBER NUTS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
November 9, 1990
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
WHEELS:LUGS:NUTS:BOLTS
LUG NUTS THAT RETAIN WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS MAY HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO LOWER THAN RECOMMENDED SPECIFICATIONS.
NHTSA ID: 90V191000
Component: WHEELS
# of Units Affected: 654
Consequence Summary:
INSUFFICIENT CLAMPING OF LUG NUTS RETAINING THE WHEELCOVER AND WHEEL COULD RESULT IN A LOOSE WHEEL THAT COULD FALL OFF WITH POTENTIALFOR LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Corrective Action:
REMOVE ORIGINAL WHEEL COVER, TORQUE LUG TO SPECIFICATION, AND INSTALL FULL WHEEL COVERS THAT ARE RETAINED BY SPRING CLIPS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
November 1, 1990
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
HEATER:WATER:DEFROSTER:DEFOGGER:CONTROL SWITCH
NHTSA ID: 90V179000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 405
Consequence Summary:
IF SUCH CONTACT OCCURS WHEN HEATER FAN IS ON MEDIUMSPEED, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OCCURS, CAUSING THE FAN SPEED CONTROL RESISTOR TOOVERHEAT AND MELT THE PLASTIC FAN HOUSING; THIS WOULD CREATE A POTENTIAL FORA FIRE.
Corrective Action:
REPOSITION AIR RIDE SUSPENSION VALVE TO PREVENT ITS CONTACT WITH THE HEATER FAN CONTROL SWITCH.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
November 1, 1990
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
BRAKES:BRAKE FOOT VALVE (TREADLE)
THE HOOK-UP FOR THE BRAKE FOOT PEDAL FOR THE DRIVER ASSISTANT ON THE CURB SIDE MAY NOT BE CORRECTLY INSTALLED.
NHTSA ID: 90V180000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 47
Consequence Summary:
A SERVICE LINE FAILURE IN THE "A" OR "B" SYSTEM AIRSUPPLY COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF OPERATION OF THE BRAKE PEDAL FOR THE DRIVERASSISTANT.
Corrective Action:
REPAIR PLUMBING HOOK-UP TO THE ASSISTANTS OPERATING STATION FOOT WCONTROLLED BRAKE VALVE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 30, 1990
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
INTERIOR SYSTEMS:PASSIVE RESTRAINT:AIR BAG:DRIVER
THREADED INFLATOR COMPONENTS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY ALLOW COMPONENTS TO SEPARATE WHEN INFLATOR RECEIVES A SIGNAL TO DEPLOY THE AIR BAG.
NHTSA ID: 90E043004
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 39
Consequence Summary:
INFLATOR COMPONENT SEPARATION ALLOWS HOT COMBUSTION GASESTO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURIES TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Corrective Action:
REPLACE AIR BAG MODULES CONTAINING POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE INFLATORS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 16, 1990
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
LIGHTING:SWITCH:BUTTON:RING:BRAKE LIGHTS
BRAKE STOPLAMPS MAY NOT ILLUMINATE OR, IN SOME CASES, STOPLAMPS WILL NOT STAY ILLUMINATED ALL THE TIME WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED DUE TO A FAULTY STOPLAMP SWITCH. ALSO IN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL, A FAULTY STOPLAMP SWITCH CAN RESULT IN RESUMPTION OF THE CRUISE CONTROL FUNCTION UPON RELEASE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL.
NHTSA ID: 90V185000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 476,422
Consequence Summary:
A TRAILING VEHICLE MAY NOT RECOGNIZE A BRAKING ACTIONIN TIME TO RESPOND APPROPRIATELY. ALSO, CRUISE CONTROL WILL REENGAGE UPONRELEASE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL AND RESUME THE SET SPEED. IN EITHER CASE, IT COULDRESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Corrective Action:
INSTALL AN IMPROVED DESIGN STOPLAMP SWITCH.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 17, 1990
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
INTERIOR SYSTEMS:ACTIVE SEAT AND SHOULDER BELTS AN
TRUCKS CAN CONTAIN INCORRECT INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PROPERLY ADJUST REAR SEAT LAP-SHOULDER BELTS AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 209.
NHTSA ID: 90V170000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 194,243
Consequence Summary:
INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED SEAT BELT WOULD NOT PROPERLYRESTRAIN OCCUPANT IN AN ACCIDENT OF SUDDEN STOP; TRUCKS WOULD NOT COMPLY WITHFMVSS 209.
Corrective Action:
PROVIDE OWNER'S MANUAL INSERT CONTAINING THE CORRECT REAR LAP-SHOULDER BELT INSTRUCTIONS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 6, 1990
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC:LEVER AND LINKA
TRANSAXLE SHIFT CONTROL CABLE MAY DISENGAGE FROM THE FROM THE FLOOR SHIFT CONTROL WITH LOSS OF GEAR INDICATOR REFERENCE AND SHIFT SELECTOR OPERATION.
NHTSA ID: 90V164000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 63,964
Consequence Summary:
DRIVER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO DETERMINE ACTUAL GEARPOSITION THE TRANSAXLE IS IN, WHICH COULD RESULT IN UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENTAND AN ACCIDENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Corrective Action:
INSTALL A TRANSAXLE SHIFT CONTROL CABLE RETAINING CLIP TO PREVENT CABLE DISENGAGEMENT.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 13, 1990
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FUEL:FUEL LINES:HOSES:NON-METALLIC
FUEL RETURN HOSES MAY BREAK AT EITHER CRIMPED COUPLING, CAUSING A LEAKAGE OF FUEL.
NHTSA ID: 90V146000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 30,640
Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A FUEL RETURN LINE SEPARATION, A FUELLEAK OCCURRING IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
Corrective Action:
INSTALL A PROPERLY CRIMPED FUEL RETURN HOSE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 15, 1990
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FUEL:FUEL LINES:HOSES:NON-METALLIC
IMPROPERLY TORQUED CONNECTIONS OF FRONT FUEL FEED AND RETURN HOSES TO FUEL PIPES AT THE BODY RAIL COULD LOOSEN AND LEAK FUEL INTO THE UNDERHOOD AREA.
NHTSA ID: 90V119000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 3,202
Consequence Summary:
FUEL LEAKS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULDRESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Corrective Action:
PROPERLY TORQUE THE FRONT FUEL FEED AND RETURN HOSES AT THE BODY RAIL LINES TO PREVENT FUEL LEAKAGE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 12, 1990
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FUEL:FUEL LINES:HOSES:NON-METALLIC
FUEL RETURN HOSES MAY BREAK AT EITHER CRIMPED COUPLING.
NHTSA ID: 90V114000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 10,297
Consequence Summary:
IF THIS COUPLING SEPARATED, ALLOWING GASOLINE TO LEAK,AND AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Corrective Action:
INSTALL A PROPERLY CRIMPED FUEL RETURN HOSE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 12, 1990
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FUEL:FUEL LINES:HOSES:NON-METALLIC
FUEL FEED HOSES MAY PULL OUT OF THE CRIMPED COUPLING AT THE ENGINE END OF THE HOSE ASSEMBLY.
NHTSA ID: 90V115000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 29,331
Consequence Summary:
IF THIS COUPLING SEPARATED, ALLOWING GASOLINE TO LEAK,AND AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Corrective Action:
INSTALL A REDESIGNED FUEL FEED HOSE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 6, 1990
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SHOULDER BELTS
OWNERS MANUALS DID NOT FULLY EXPLAIN HOW FRONT SHOULDER BELT COMFORT FEATURE WORKS.
NHTSA ID: 90V112000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 51,834
Consequence Summary:
CARS WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 208, AND INCORRECT USE OF SAFETY RESTRAINTS COULD LEAD TO PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS IF AN ACCIDENTSHOULD OCCUR.
Corrective Action:
INSERT STICKER THAT PROVIDES MISSING INFORMATION IN OWNERS MANUALS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 4, 1990
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
VISUAL SYSTEMS:GLASS:WINDSHIELD
USE OF IMPROPER PRIMER ON METAL SURFACES OF WINDSHIELD AND SIDE WINDOW OPENINGS COULD CAUSE LOW ADHESION TO THE METAL SURFACE AND WOULD NOT PROVIDE RETENTION REQUIRED BY FMVSS 212.
NHTSA ID: 90V107000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 181
Consequence Summary:
WINDSHIELD AND SIDE WINDOW GLASS WOULD NOT PREVENT THEEJECTION OF VEHICLE OCCUPANTS DURING A VEHICLE CRASH, WHICH CAUSES SERIOUSINJURIES AND FATALITIES.
Corrective Action:
REMOVE AND REINSTALL GLASS USING PROPER PRIMER.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 4, 1990
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:PEDAL
LOOSE PIVOT BOLT HOLDING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO ITS SUPPORT BRACKET COULD DISENGAGE FROM THE NUT.
NHTSA ID: 90V108000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 1,962
Consequence Summary:
THIS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKING ACTIVITY THAT COULDRESULT IN A TRUCK CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Corrective Action:
RETORQUE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT BOLTS TO SPECIFICATIONS TO PREVENT LOOSENING.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 1, 1990
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:PITMAN
IMPROPER DRILLING OF HOLE TAPERS IN THE STEERING ARM AND PITMAN ARM MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEATING OF THE DRAG LINK BALL STUD ON EITHER THE PITMAN ARM OR THE STEERING ARM AND TIE ROD END ON THE STEERING ATTACHMENTS.
NHTSA ID: 90V103000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 74
Consequence Summary:
Corrective Action:
REPLACE DEFECTIVE COMPONENTS WITH NEW ASSEMBLIES AND TORQUE TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 18, 1990
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FUEL:FUEL SYSTEM OTHER PARTS
PLASTIC FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLIES MAY DEVELOP LEAKS.
NHTSA ID: 90V096000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 21,415
Consequence Summary:
FUEL LEAKS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO STATICCHARGE BUILD UPS FOUND IN THE PLASTIC FUEL LINES AND FUEL FILTER WHICH MAY ACTAS AN IGNITION SOURCE.
Corrective Action:
REPLACE PLASTIC ASSEMBLY WITH METAL FUEL FILTER AND BRACKET.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 14, 1990
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
INTERIOR SYSTEMS:ACTIVE RESTRAINTS:BELT BUCKLES
PLASTIC COMPONENTS OF SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES DO NOT CONTAIN AN ULTRA VIOLET STABILIZER, AND EXPOSURE TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT AND ELEVATED INTERIOR TEMPERATURES COULD WEAKEN THE PLASTIC COMPONENTS.
NHTSA ID: 90V105000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 1,500,000
Consequence Summary:
THIS COULD RESULT IN BREAKAGE OF PLASTIC COMPONENTS WHICHCOULD PREVENT BUCKLE FROM LATCHING AND PROTECTING OCCUPANT IN A SUDDEN STOP ORACCIDENT.
Corrective Action:
REPLACE OR REPAIR SEAT BELT BUCKLE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 9, 1990
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
EQUIPMENT:TIRE RESERVE LOAD LABEL (GLOVE COMPARTME
REVISED TIRE INFORMATION LABEL NEEDED.
NHTSA ID: 90V089000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 38
Consequence Summary:
LIMOUSINES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 110.
Corrective Action:
INSTALL APPROPRIATE INFORMATION PLATE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 9, 1990
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
EQUIPMENT:CERTIFICATION LABEL
ALTERER'S LABEL CONTAINING GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING INFORMATION MAY BE ABSENT OR INCOMPLETE.
NHTSA ID: 90V090000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 38
Consequence Summary:
LIMOUSINE MAY NOT COMPLY WITH PART 567.
Corrective Action:
INSTALL APPROPRIATE INFORMATION PLATE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 23, 1990
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
ENGINE
PCV GROMMET OIL LEAKS, TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LEAKS, PISTON CONNECTING ROD FAILURES BREAKING THROUGH ENGINE WALL CAUSING OIL SPILLAGE, FUEL RAIL LEAKS, COOLANT LEAKS, ROCKER COVER OIL LEAKS, AND MAINTENANCE OR SERVICE RELATED FACTORS, COULD CAUSE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES.
NHTSA ID: 90V104000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 102,162
Consequence Summary:
AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE CAN SPREAD TO THE PASSENGERCOMPARTMENT AND INJURE OCCUPANTS.
Corrective Action:
CORRECT OR INSTALL NEW COMPONENTS TO PREVENT UNREASONABLE FIRE RISK.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 16, 1990
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD:INNER
IMPROPERLY TORQUED TIE ROD CLAMP FASTENERS COULD ALLOW THE TIE ROD TO LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY SEPARATE.
NHTSA ID: 90V074000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 242
Consequence Summary:
IF TIE ROD SEPARATES AND AFFECTED WHEEL HITS A HUMP OR IS SUBJECTED TO MODERATE TO HEAVY BRAKING FORCES, THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Action:
PROPERLY TORQUE TIE ROD CLAMPS AND RE-ADJUST TOE-IN AS NECESSARY.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 10, 1990
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
STRUCTURE:BODY:GRAB BAR:STRAP MOUNTING ASSIST
CURB SIDE CAB ENTRY GRAB HANDLE REINFORCEMENTS MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED.
NHTSA ID: 90V071000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 131
Consequence Summary:
GRAB HANDLE COULD LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY PULL LOOSE; THIS COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO USER OF THE HANDLE
Corrective Action:
INSTALL MISSING CURB SIDE CAB ENTRY GRAB HANDLE REINFORCEMENTS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 5, 1990
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT BELTS:LAP:REAR
OWNER'S MANUALS WERE PRINTED WITH REAR CENTER SEAT BELT INFORMATION OMITTED.
NHTSA ID: 90V065000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 26,464
Consequence Summary:
THIS WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 209.
Corrective Action:
INSERT MISSING INFORMATION INTO OWNERS MANUAL.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 20, 1990
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FUEL:FUEL SYSTEM OTHER PARTS
FRAME MOUNTED FUEL FILTER MAY CRACK FROM FLEXING AT THE FUEL INLET MOUNTING NUT AND ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK IN AREA OF EXHAUST PIPE.
NHTSA ID: 90V055000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 428
Consequence Summary:
HEAT FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM COULD IGNITE THE SPILLED FUEL AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Corrective Action:
INSTALL NEW INTERMEDIATE FUEL FEED PIPE ASSEMBLY AND FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 14, 1990
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
INTERIOR SYSTEMS:PASSIVE RESTRAINT:BELTS
FRONT SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOP ATTACHMENT FASTENER MAY PULL THROUGH DOOR MOUNTED ANCHOR PLATE.
NHTSA ID: 90V054000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 673,000
Consequence Summary:
SEAT BELT MAY NOT SUSTAIN LOADS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210, AND IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT, THE SEAT BELT MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN A PASSENGER, RESULTING IN INCREASED RISK OF GREATER INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT.
Corrective Action:
REPLACE FRONT SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOP ATTACHMENT NUTS AND INSTALL NEW GUIDE COVER.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 5, 1990
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FUEL:FUEL LINES:HOSES:NON-METALLIC
FRONT FUEL FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY COULD CRACK OR SEPARATE AT THE COUPLING ON THE ENGINE END OF THE HOSE ASSEMBLY, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
NHTSA ID: 90V042000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 61,765
Consequence Summary:
LEAKING FUEL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective Action:
REPLACE FRONT FUEL FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
February 20, 1990
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:TANK
DURING A REAR END COLLISION, THE REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT SHIELD, WHICH IS WELDED TO THE TAIL PIPE ASSEMBLY, MAY PUNCTURE THE FUEL TANK.
NHTSA ID: 90V036000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 1,121
Consequence Summary:
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN EXTERNAL SOURCE OF IGNITION, THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective Action:
REMOVE REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT SHIELD FROM THE PIPE ASSEMBLY.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
February 12, 1990
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
INTERIOR SYSTEMS:PASSIVE RESTRAINT:AIR BAG IMPACT
THE FORWARD SENSOR FOR THE AIR BAG MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY CONSTRUCTED WITH PART OF THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE SENSOR REVERSED.
NHTSA ID: 90V031000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 857
Consequence Summary:
THE REVERSAL OF THE WIRES COULD CAUSE DELAY IN THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG AND INCREASE THE SEVERITY OF THE OF INJURY TO AN UNBELTED DRIVER IN AN ACCIDENT.
Corrective Action:
REPLACE FORWARD DISCRIMINATING SENSOR AS NECESSARY.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
February 12, 1990
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
SUSPENSION:SINGLE AXLE:REAR:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
REAR WHEEL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY MAY FATIGUE AND COULD FRACTURE AT THE INBOARD BEARING DUE TO HIGH INNER JOINT ROCKING TORQUE.
NHTSA ID: 90V032000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 45,969
Consequence Summary:
FRACTURE IN THIS ASSEMBLY COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Corrective Action:
REPLACE FAULTY TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
February 12, 1990
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT TRACKS AND ANCHORS
SEAT PEDESTALS FOR DRIVER AND PASSENGERS MAY HAVE A LARGER THAN SPECIFIED SLOT IN THE CENTER CHANNEL.
NHTSA ID: 90V029000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 6,098
Consequence Summary:
SEAT PEDESTAL MAY NOT MEET LOADING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 210.
Corrective Action:
REPLACE SEAT PEDESTALS WITH PEDESTALS HAVING PROPER SLOT SIZE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
February 12, 1990
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
INTERIOR SYSTEMS:ACTIVE RESTRAINTS:BELT RETRACTORS
MISALIGNED REAR SEAT SAFETY BELT SHOULDER RETRACTOR ASSEMBLIES COULD CAUSE PENDULUM INTERFERENCE, CAUSING THE BELT TO REMAIN IN LOCKED POSITION OR TO TRAVEL FREELY WITHOUT LOCKING.
NHTSA ID: 90V028000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 10,166
Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A PANIC STOP OR ACCIDENT, IF THE BELT RETRACTOR INERTIA LOCK DOES NOT ENGAGE, THE REAR SEAT OCCUPANT WOULD HAVE AN INCREASED LIKELIHOOD OF INJURY.
Corrective Action:
REALIGN REAR SHOULDER BELT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
February 12, 1990
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
STEERING:WHEEL AND COLUMN
NUT ATTACHING STEERING WHEEL MAY HAVE BEEN INSUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED AND A NUT RETAINER MAY BE MISSING.
NHTSA ID: 90V030000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 41
Consequence Summary:
STEERING WHEEL COULD DISENGAGE FROM COLUMN WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Corrective Action:
REINSTALL STEERING WHEEL NUT AND RETAINER AND RE-TORQUE NUT.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
January 29, 1990
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FUEL:FUEL LINES:METALLIC
ON C AND K MODELS, FEED AND OR RETURN FUEL LINES CAN CONTACT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE CORDON SHAFT. IN ADDITION, ON K MODELS LINES MAY ALSO CONTACT FRONT PROPSHAFT. IN EITHER CASE THE FUEL LINES COULD BE DAMAGED RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAK.
NHTSA ID: 90V015000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 68
Consequence Summary:
A HOLE COULD BE RUBBED THROUGH THESE FUEL LINES, ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE NEAR EXHAUST CROSSOVER PIPE; THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE THAT COULD SPREAD TO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
Corrective Action:
INSTALL NEWLY DESIGNED FUEL LINE ROUTING BRACKET TO PREVENT CONTACT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE FUEL LINES.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
January 22, 1990
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FUEL:FUEL LINES:METALLIC
FUEL FEED AND RETURN LINE CONNECTORS HAVE INCORRECT LINE END FLARE CONFIGURATIONS.
NHTSA ID: 90V008000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 213
Consequence Summary:
LINE ENDS COULD CRACK CAUSING A FUEL LEAK THAT COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Corrective Action:
INSTALL NEW FUEL LINES WITH CORRECT END FLARE CONFIGURATION.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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