General Motors, LLC: Safety Recalls in 1994
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 47 safety recalls made by General Motors, LLC in 1994. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 23, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SHOULDER BELTS
INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION IN THE GUIDE TRACK RAIL IN WHICH THE SHOULDER BELT CARRIER MOVES CAUSING A CHATTERING NOISE, MOMENTARY BINDING WHILE TRAVELING, CYCLING BACK AND FORTH, OR STOPS COMPLETELY.
NHTSA ID: 94V248000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 91,275
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION CAN PREVENT A PERSON FROM USING THEIRRESTRAINT SYSTEM RESULTING IN AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN AN ACCIDENT.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL LUBRICATE THE TRACK SYSTEM ON THESE VEHICLES.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
December 13, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
GM/ENGINE:DIESEL
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS, VANS AND MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONICALLY FUEL INJECTED 6.5L DIESEL ENGINE. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION PART 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. THE CAMPAIGN WILL IMPROVE THE OVERALL DRIVEABILITY OF THESE VEHICLES.
NHTSA ID: 95I005000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 60,000
Consequence Summary:
CERTAIN VEHICLES CAN EXHIBIT SOME DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS SUCH AS POOR THROTTLE RESPONSE, STALLING, MISFIRE, POOR HOT OR COLD STARTING, EXTENDED CRANKING OF A HOT ENGINE, OR STALLING AFTER START. TRUCKS WITH MANUALTRANSMISSIONS CAN EXHIBIT POOR ACCELERATION FROM START OR COULD STALL DURING DECELERATION.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL SOME RECENTLY DEVELOPED ENHANCEMENTS WHICH WILL IMPROVE THE OVERALL DRIVEABILITY OF THESE VEHICLES.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
December 12, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINKAGE:PEDAL
THE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT BOLT WAS STARTED IN THE WELD NUT, BUT WAS NOT TORQUED CORRECTLY CAUSING THE BOLT TO DISENGAGE FROM THE WELD NUT.
NHTSA ID: 94V242000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 262
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKINGCAPABILITY.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR HAND-STARTED BRAKE PEDAL BOLTS AND TORQUE THEM TO CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
November 21, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
EQUIPMENT:OTHER LABELS
BOTH THE SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT (SIR) CAUTION LABEL AND AN ENGINE START LABEL WERE INSTALLED ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SUN VISOR. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
NHTSA ID: 94V227000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 185
Consequence Summary:
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: OPERATORS COULD FAIL TO NOTICE AND HEED THE WARNING LABELS.
Corrective Action:
A NEW LABEL, WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, WILL BE SENT DIRECTLY TO OWNERS. OWNERS WILL INSTALL THE LABEL OR CAN HAVE THEIR DEALER INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
November 21, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM:LOWER:BAL
A RIGHT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM TAPERED BALL JOINT MOUNTING HOLE WAS INCORRECTLY MACHINED. MOVEMENT WITHIN THIS ATTACHMENT CAN ALLOW THE BALL JOINT STUD TO FATIGUE AND FRACTURE.
NHTSA ID: 94V230000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 221
Consequence Summary:
IF THE BALL JOINT FRACTURED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL TO THE VEHICLE CAN OCCUR.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM AND BALL JOINT STUD ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
November 21, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
LIGHTING:LAMP OR SOCKET:PARK LIGHTS
THE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECT FRONT PARK/TURN SIGNAL BULB WHICH DOES NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT CANDLE POWER. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
NHTSA ID: 94V229000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,022
Consequence Summary:
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: OPERATORS COULD FAIL TO NOTICE AND HEED THE WARNING LABELS. REDUCES CANDLE POWER ON THE PARK/TURN LIGHTS DECREASES THE LIKLIHOOD OF VEHICLE OPERATOR'S INTENT BEING SEEN BY OTHER MOTORISTS.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INCORRECT BULB WITH THE CORRECT BULB.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
November 21, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:CHECK VALVE
A VACUUM HOSE CAN DETACH FROM THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE AS A RESULT OF ENGINE BACKFIRE.
NHTSA ID: 94V228000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 30,263
Consequence Summary:
THIS CAN RESULT IN INCREASED ENGINE IDLE AND LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST AFTER DEPLETION OF THE BOOSTER VACUUM RESERVE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CLAMP ON THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER ASSIST.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
November 8, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:LINKAGE:RIGID
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PARK LOCK CABLE ASSEMBLY WAS IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO SHIFT FROM THE "PARK" POSITION WITH THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED, OR REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY WITH THE SHIFT LEVER IN A POSITION OTHER THAN "PARK." THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 114, "THEFT PROTECTION."
NHTSA ID: 94V217000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 20,518
Consequence Summary:
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT CAN OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Corrective Action:
CONSUMERS ARE BEING ASKED TO INSPECT THE PARK LOCK CABLE. IF IT DOES NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY, DEALERS WILL MAKE THE NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 26, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:SHOE AND DRUM SYSTEM
THE REAR BRAKE DRUMS WERE NOT CORRECTLY MACHINED. AS THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN, LOSS OF WHEEL CLAMP LOAD CAN RESULT FROM THIS CONDITION. ONCE CLAMP LOAD IS LOST, ALL TIRE LOADS ARE DIRECTLY TAKEN BY THE WHEEL STUDS. THIS LOADING CAN CAUSE FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE WHEEL STUDS.
NHTSA ID: 94V213000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 435
Consequence Summary:
IF THIS OCCURS, A WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Corrective Action:
REPLACE REAR BRAKE DRUMS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 26, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
VISUAL SYSTEMS:GLASS:WINDSHIELD
THE WINDSHIELDS WERE INSTALLED WITH INCORRECT WINDSHIELD OPENING PINCH-WELD-FLANGE PRIMER. THIS PRIMER WILL NOT PROPERLY ETCH THE PAINTED SURFACE OF THE FLANGE, ALLOWING THE WINDSHIELD TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE DURING A COLLISION. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING."
NHTSA ID: 94V212000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 29
Consequence Summary:
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE SEPARATION OF THE WINDSHIELD FROM THE VEHICLE DURING COLLISION INCREASES THE RISK OF INJURY FOR ALL PERSONS INVOLVED.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE WINDSHIELD AND REINSTALL IT USING THE CORRECT PRIMER.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 26, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:HOSE:NON-METALLIC
THE BRAKE LINES CAN CONTACT THE TRANSMISSION MOUNTING BRACKET OF THE FRAME SIDE RAIL. THE LINES CAN WEAR THROUGH RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID, AND EVENTUAL LOSS OF HALF THE VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEM.
NHTSA ID: 94V211000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 70,676
Consequence Summary:
A LEAK IN THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE WILL CAUSE A LOSS OF ONE HALF THE VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEM AND EXTENDED BRAKING DISTANCES WHICH CAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR PROPER BRAKE LINE CLEARANCE AND REPOSITION THE BRAKE LINES. BRAKE LINES FOUND TO HAVE INDENTATIONS WILL BE REPLACED.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 25, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:ATTACHMENTS
THE FUEL TANK ATTACHMENT STRAP FASTENERS WERE NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED. THE FASTENERS CAN COMPLETELY DETACH, EVENTUALLY ALLOWING THE FUEL TANK TO SAG AND THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK TO STRIKE THE ROADWAY.
NHTSA ID: 94V210000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 130,581
Consequence Summary:
THIS CAN RESULT IN A FUEL TANK LEAK AND FIRE IF THE LEAKING FUEL IS EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL RETIGHTEN THE FUEL TANK STRAP FASTENERS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 13, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
THE UPPER TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER HOSE CAN PULL OUT OF THE CRIMPED COUPLING AT THE TRANSAXLE END OF THE LINE ASSEMBLY.
NHTSA ID: 94V199000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 403,273
Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF SEPARATION OF THE COUPLING, AN OIL LEAK CAN OCCUR WHICH, WHEN EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW UPPER TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER LINE TO THE TRANSAXLE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 4, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:ATTACHMENTS
THE FUEL LINES ATTACHED TO THE FUEL TANK WERE NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED.
NHTSA ID: 94V188000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 3,037
Consequence Summary:
THESE FUEL LINES CAN LOOSEN TO THE POINT OF ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE LINES RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL LOWER THE FUEL TANK AND TIGHTEN THE FUEL TANK LINES TO THE PROPER TORQUE VALUE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 4, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:ATTACHMENTS
THE FRONT AND/OR REAR TANK MOUNTING STRAPS CAN CRACK OR BREAK.
NHTSA ID: 94V187000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 3,493
Consequence Summary:
BROKEN MOUNTING STRAPS WILL ALLOW THE FUEL TANK TO DROP TO THE PAVEMENT RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAK AND POSSIBLE VEHICLE FIRE.
Corrective Action:
A REVISED FRONT AND REAR FUEL TANK MOUNTING STRAP WILL BE INSTALLED AND A MIDDLE STRAP WILL BE INSTALLED.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 4, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT SPINDLE:KNUCKLE:STEER
THE RIGHT HAND SPINDLE NUT WAS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED DURING ASSEMBLY. THIS CAN CAUSE PREMATURE WHEEL BEARING FAILURE AND OVER TIME, THE SPINDLE CAN FRACTURE.
NHTSA ID: 94V189000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 206
Consequence Summary:
THIS WOULD CAUSE THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE AXLE AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE ON THE RIGHT HAND FRONT SPINDLE NUT. IF THE SPINDLE NUT IS UNDERTORQUED THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT HAND FRONT WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY AND THE SPINDLE NUT WILL BE REPLACED.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 4, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
LIGHTING:GENERAL OR UNKNOWN COMPONENT:HEAD LIGHTS
THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH LIGHTING CONTROL MODULES WHICH CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE CURRENT LEAKAGE DUE TO DAMAGED SURFACE MOUNTING CAPACITORS. THIS CAN CAUSE LOSS OF HEAD LAMPS AND PARKING LAMPS.
NHTSA ID: 94V190000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 1,997
Consequence Summary:
SUDDEN LOSS OF HEADLAMPS CAN CAUSE REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. ALSO, THE HEAD LAMPS CANNOT BE TURNED OFF, OR THEY MAY TURN ON WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BATTERY CHARGE AND INABILITY TO RESTART THE CAR.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP MODULE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 27, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE
THE AUTO APPLY PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM FAILS TO RELEASE THE PARKING BRAKES AFTER ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN TO RELEASE THEM OR THE SYSTEM MAY AUTOMATICALLY APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. IN EITHER CASE, IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT NOTICE THE TELLTALE RED BRAKE LIGHT AND STOP THE VEHICLE, THE SYSTEM WILL FAIL.
NHTSA ID: 94V183000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 3,762
Consequence Summary:
IF THE OPERATOR PARKS THE VEHICLE, APPLIES THE PARKING BRAKE WITH THE FAILED AUTO APPLY PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM, THE PARKING BRAKES WILL NOT SET AND THE VEHICLE CAN ROLL INADVERTENTLY.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE COMPONENTS OF THE AUTO APPLY PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM, BLEED THE HYDRAULIC POWER SYSTEM, AND ADJUST THE PARKING BRAKE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 22, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
INTERIOR SYSTEMS:ACTIVE RESTRAINTS:BELT BUCKLES
THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ANCHOR STRAPS WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED. IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE CAN SEPARATE FROM THE ANCHOR STRAP. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
NHTSA ID: 94E021002
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 38,502
Consequence Summary:
IF THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE SEPARATES FROM THE ANCHOR STRAPIN A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT, THE SEAT OCCUPANT IS EXPOSED TO INCREASED RISK OFPERSONAL INJURY.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY ANCHOR STRAPS AND REPLACE THOSE WITH SUSPECT DATE CODES "52733D 032" OR "52733D 042".
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 20, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
STRUCTURE:DOOR ASSEMBLY:FRAME AND PANEL
THE REINFORCEMENT PANEL THAT SERVES AS A LIFTPOINT FOR THE FRAME WAS OMITTED FROM THE RIGHT SIDE ROCKER ASSEMBLY OF THE FRAME THE VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
NHTSA ID: 94V176000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 1,604
Consequence Summary:
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE MISSING REINFORCEMENT PANEL REDUCES THE PROTECTION OF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A SIDE IMPACT COLLISION.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR THE PRESENCE OF THE RIGHT SIDE ROCKER REINFORCEMENT PANEL. IF THE REINFORCEMENT PANEL IS NOT PRESENT, DEALERS WILL CONTACT CHEVROLET FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 14, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
STEERING:MANUAL:GEAR BOX
THE STEERING GEAR PINION SHAFT WAS IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED CAUSING THE SHAFT TO FRACTURE DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.
NHTSA ID: 94V170000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 931
Consequence Summary:
FRACTURE OF THE STEERING GEAR PINION SHAFT CAUSES COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH CAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MANUAL STEERING ASSEMBLY.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 31, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
STRUCTURE:DOOR ASSEMBLY:LATCHES AND LOCKS
WATER INTRUSION CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE POWER DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY.
NHTSA ID: 94V159000
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
# of Units Affected: 139,542
Consequence Summary:
A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE POWER DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER DOOR LOCK RELAY AND ANY CORRODED TERMINALS. IN ADDITION, THE NEW RELAY WILL BE RELOCATED TO AN AREA WHERE WATER INTRUSION IS LESS LIKELY.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 31, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
AIR CONDITIONER:COMPRESSOR
IF THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR CLUTCH ASSEMBLY CONTACTS THE AUXILIARY ENGINE OIL COOLER OUT HOSE, THE HOSE MAY WEAR THROUGH ALLOWING ENGINE OIL TO LEAK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
NHTSA ID: 94V158000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 56,269
Consequence Summary:
AN OIL LEAK THAT CONTACTS THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A TIE STRAP TO RETAIN THE AUXILIARY ENGINE OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE TO THE AUXILIARY ENGINE OIL COOLER INLET HOSE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE RADIATOR ASSURING ADEQUATE CLEARANCE OF THE AFFECTED HOSE FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR CLUTCH ASSEMBLY.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 2, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
LIGHTING:SWITCH:BUTTON:RING:HEAD LIGHTS
A SPRING IN THE HEAD LAMP PORTION OF THE HEAD PARK LAMP SWITCH CAN FAIL PREVENTING LATCHING OF THE HEAD LAMP PORTION OF THE SWITCH IN THE "ON" POSITION.
NHTSA ID: 94V138000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 1,487
Consequence Summary:
THE HEAD LAMPS WOULD NOT STAY ILLUMINATED RESULTING IN REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT HEAD/PARK LAMP SWITCH BUILD DATE CODES AND REPLACE SWITCHES WITH SUSPECT DATE CODES.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 7, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM:LOWER
THE LOWER CONTROL ARM CAN CRACK AT THE FLANGE ON THE END OF THE CONTROL ARM NEAR THE BALL JOINT PAD.
NHTSA ID: 94V125000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 3,492
Consequence Summary:
THE BALL JOINT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE CONTROL ARM RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BRACE ON EACH OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 1, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY
THESE VEHICLES WERE CONSTRUCTED WITH WELDS IN THE REAR COMPARTMENT PAN ASSEMBLY THAT ARE NOT SUFFICIENT TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO FUEL TANK LEAKAGE IN THE EVENT OF A REAR IMPACT COLLISION. THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLIES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY."
NHTSA ID: 94V122000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 1,681
Consequence Summary:
THIS CAN RESULT IN AN INCREASED RISK OF A VEHICLE FIRE IN THE EVENT OF A REAR IMPACT COLLISION.
Corrective Action:
DEALER WILL INSTALL RIVETS ADJACENT TO THE LOCATIONS WHERE THE SUSPECT WELDS ARE LOCATED.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 24, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT SPINDLE:KNUCKLE:STEER
THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH OVERTORQUED DRIVE AXLE SPINDLE NUTS. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE LOADS ON THE SPINDLE NUT AND DRIVE AXLE RESULTING IN FAILURE OF THE DRIVE AXLE OR THE SPINDLE NUT. FAILURE OF EITHER OF THESE COMPONENTS CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE STEERING KNUCKLE TIRE-WHEEL ASSEMBLY FROM THE DRIVE AXLE.
NHTSA ID: 94V115000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 65
Consequence Summary:
THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT-HAND AND RIGHT-HAND DRIVE AXLES, BEARING-HUB ASSEMBLIES, SPINDLE NUTS, AND WASHERS ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES. CORRECTIVE ACTION: DEALERS WILL REPLACE LEFT-HAND AND RIGHT-HAND DRIVE AXLES, BEARING-HUB ASSEMBLIES, SPINDLE NUTS, AND WASHERS ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 24, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
EQUIPMENT:OWNERS MANUAL INFORMATION
THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH THE WRONG OWNER'S MANUAL, AND, THEREFORE, THE CORRECT INFORMATION REGARDING SAFETY BELT USAGE IS NOT AVAILABLE TO THE OWNER. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM WITH FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
NHTSA ID: 94V117000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 6,315
Consequence Summary:
UNBELTED OCCUPANTS OR OCCUPANTS USING SAFETY BELTS INCORRECTLY ARE MORE AT RISK OF INJURY THAN THOSE USING THE SAFETY BELT IN THE CORRECT MANNER IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
Corrective Action:
OWNERS AND OLDSMOBILE DEALERS ARE BEING MAILED THE CORRECT 1994 OLDSMOBILE BRAVURA OWNER'S MANUAL AND WILL BE ASKED TO INSTALL IT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPARTMENT AND REMOVE AND DISCARD THE INCORRECT OWNER'S MANUAL.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 20, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
EQUIPMENT:OTHER PIECES:TRAILER HITCHES AND ATTACHM
THE TRAILER HITCH ATTACHING BOLTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE. THIS CAN LEAD TO LOOSENING AND SUBSEQUENT BREAKAGE OF THE FASTENERS.
NHTSA ID: 94V114000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 740
Consequence Summary:
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE TRAILER WAS BEING PULLED, THE HITCH AND TRAILER CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL TORQUE ALL EIGHT TRAILER HITCH BOLTS TO THE CORRECT TORQUE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 24, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SHOULDER BELTS
THE SECOND ROW, RIGHT HAND SHOULDER BELT CAN BECOME "PINCHED" BETWEEN THE SEAT AND THE DOOR FRAME PILLAR TRIM. THE SHOULDER BELT MAY NOT RETRACT PROPERLY, WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THE 1994 VEHICLES HAVE AN OPTIONAL INTEGRAL (BUILT IN) CHILDSEAT INSTALLED NEXT TO THE POWER SLIDING SIDE DOOR. THE 1993 INVOLVED VEHICLES HAVE STANDARD SEATS IN THAT SAME POSITION.
NHTSA ID: 94V100000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 5,294
Consequence Summary:
IMPROPER SHOULDER BELT RETRACTION DOES NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR COLLISION.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR FRAME PILLAR TRIM PANEL WITH A REDESIGNED TRIM PANEL. ALSO, A CAUTION LABEL WILL BE APPLIED TO THE CHILD SEAT ADVISING THE OWNER NOT TO INSTALL THE SEAT TO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF A VEHICLE WITH A POWER SLIDING SIDE DOOR.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 16, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC
SIGNIFICANT WEAR CAN DEVELOP ON THE LOW AND REVERSE CLUTCH PREVENTING THE PARK PAWL FROM ENGAGING. THIS CAN PREVENT A "NO PARK" CONDITION TO OCCUR WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, CAUSING UNINTENTIONAL MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT OPERATOR ACTION. (THE "NO PARK" CONDITION WILL NOT OCCUR WHILE THE ENGINE IS OFF.)
NHTSA ID: 94V093000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 72,664
Consequence Summary:
UNINTENTIONAL VEHICLE MOVEMENT COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE PATH OF THE VEHICLE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL CHECK THE TRANSMISSION FLUID FOR CONTAMINATION WHICH WILL INDICATE IF THE LOW OR REVERSE CLUTCH IS WORN. IF THE TRANSMISSION FLUID SHOWS CONTAMINATION, THE TRANSMISSION WILL BE REPLACED.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 25, 1994
(Campaign #: 92C36)
FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:PIPE:FILLER:NECK
THE FUEL FILLER NECK SOLDER JOINT CAN DEVELOP CRACKS OR PIN HOLE LEAKS, WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THE CRACKS AND HOLES CAN ALLOW FUEL VAPOR AND FUEL LEAKAGE.
NHTSA ID: 94V077000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 232,988
Consequence Summary:
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: GASOLINE VAPORS AND FUEL LEAKS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY AND REPLACE THOSE WHICH EXHIBIT THE CRACKS OR PIN HOLE LEAKS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 16, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
WHEELS:LUGS:NUTS:BOLTS
PAINT ON THE WHEEL MOUNTING SURFACES CAN ACT AS A SHIM BETWEEN THE WHEEL AND THE ROTOR/DRUM. AS THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN, THE WHEEL IMBEDS INTO THE PAINT, LOOSENING THE LUG NUT AND CAUSING A LOSS OF CLAMP LOAD.
NHTSA ID: 94V076000
Component: WHEELS
# of Units Affected: 139
Consequence Summary:
ONCE CLAMP LOAD IS LOST, ALL TIRE LOADS ARE TAKEN BY THE WHEEL STUDS RESULTING IN A FRACTURE OF THE WHEEL STUDS. THIS COULD CAUSE THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLES CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL CLEAN THE WHEEL MOUNTING SURFACES FOR ALL FOUR WHEELS. ALSO, THE WHEEL STUDS WILL BE INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE AND WILL BE REPLACED AS NECESSARY.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 16, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
SUSPENSION:SINGLE AXLE:REAR
THE RIGHT REAR AND LEFT AXLE SHAFT HOUSING TUBES WERE INCORRECTLY WELDED AND CAN FRACTURE. FRACTURE OF THE REAR AXLE SHAFT HOUSING CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE AFFECTED WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND SEPARATION OF THE BRAKE LINE.
NHTSA ID: 94V073001
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 34,172
Consequence Summary:
SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY CAN CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND SEPARATION OF THE BRAKE LINE RESULTS IN LOSS OF ONE-HALF OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM, INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCE. IN EITHER CASE, AN ACCIDENT CAN OCCUR.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WELDS OF THE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES ON INVOLVED VEHICLES AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE COMPLETE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 5, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FUEL:CNG:TANKS
VEHICLES ALTERED BY PAS, INC. HAVE COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS FUEL TANKS THAT CAN DEVELOP STRESS CORROSION, WHICH CRACK THE E-GLASS WRAPPING. THIS STRESS CORROSION CRACKING CAN LEAD TO TANK RUPTURES.
NHTSA ID: 94V044001
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
# of Units Affected: 2,595
Consequence Summary:
IF THE TANK RUPTURES, PERSONAL INJURY TO INDIVIDUALS IN OR NEAR THE VEHICLE MAY OCCUR.
Corrective Action:
GM IS OFFERING TO EXCHANGE THESE VEHICLES WITH A COMPARABLY EQUIPPED 1994 GASOLINE 1/2 OR 3/4 TON GM PICKUP. IF THE OWNER CHOOSES NOT TO EXCHANGE THE NATURAL GAS VEHICLE, GM WILL REPURCHASE THE VEHICLE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 5, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM:LOWER
TRUCKS WERE ASSEMBLED WITH THE LEFT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM TO FRAME REAR NUT TIGHTENED BELOW THE SPECIFIED TORQUE. LOW TORQUE ON THIS NUT MAY ALLOW THE ATTACHMENT BOLT TO LOOSED AND SUBSEQUENTLY FATIGUE AND BREAK. THE BOLT BREAKAGE CAN CAUSE THE LEFT HAND CONTROL ARM TO SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME.
NHTSA ID: 94V060000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 30,148
Consequence Summary:
IF THIS OCCURS, A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH COULD RESULT.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE LEFT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM TO FRAME REAR NUT TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATION.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 30, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
EQUIPMENT:OTHER PIECES:TRAILER HITCHES AND ATTACHM
ONE OF THE THREE SPECIFIED TRAILER HITCH FASTENERS PER SIDE IS MISSING WHICH CAN CAUSE THE EXISTING FASTENERS TO LOOSEN AND FAIL.
NHTSA ID: 94V057000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 4,821
Consequence Summary:
IF THE EXISTING FASTENERS FAIL WHILE TOWING A TRAILER,THE TRAILER WOULD SEPARATE FROM THE TRUCK AND CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A BOLT, TWO WASHERS, AND A NUT, ON EACH SIDE OF THE TRAILER HITCH PLATFORM.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 23, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
WHEELS
THESE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT SPARE WHEELS. THE USE OF AN INCORRECT SPARE WHEEL IN A MOUNTED POSITION CAN, UNDER CERTAIN LOAD CONDITIONS, EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE WHEEL TO CRACK AND POSSIBLY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA ID: 94V053000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,793
Consequence Summary:
SHOULD THE WHEEL CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL CAN OCCUR, RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Corrective Action:
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 21, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES
THE ENGINE OIL COOLER INLET HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED TOO CLOSE TO THE STEERING GEAR CAUSING CHAFING. THE CHAFING CAN EVENTUALLY WEAR THROUGH THE HOSE'S PROTECTIVE SLEEVE RESULTING IN ENGINE OIL LEAKING ONTO THE ENGINE.
NHTSA ID: 94V049000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 8,475
Consequence Summary:
IF THIS OCCURS, THE OIL LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Corrective Action:
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
February 9, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:ATTACHMENTS
THE FRONT FUEL TANK BRACKET ATTACHMENT NUTS WERE TORQUED BELOW THE SPECIFICATION. THESE "LOOSE" NUTS CAN, IN TIME, COME OFF THE BRACKET STUDS ALLOWING THE FRONT OF THE TANK TO SAG BELOW THE NORMAL VEHICLE SILHOUETTE.
NHTSA ID: 94V030000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 976
Consequence Summary:
IF THE FRONT OF THE FUEL TANK SAGS BELOW THE NORMALVEHICLE SILHOUETTE, THE FUEL TANK COULD STRIKE SOMETHING IN THE ROAD OR THE ROAD SURFACE RESULTING IN A FUEL TANK LEAK AND POSSIBLE UNDER-VEHICLE FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE FUEL TANK STRAP BRACKET TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
January 26, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:PIPE:FILLER:NECK
THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPES WERE NOT MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATION WHICH CAUSED LOSS OF FUEL BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE AND THE VENT TUBE DURING A TEST. THE LOSS OF FUEL WAS IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT PERMITTED BY FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY."
NHTSA ID: 94V014000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 117,200
Consequence Summary:
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IF A VEHICLE CRASH WERE TO OCCUR, IT MAY CAUSE THE JOINT BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPES AND THE VENT TUBE TO CRACK. IF THE VEHICLE OVERTURNED, FUEL LEAKAGE WOULD OCCUR, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A POST-CRASH FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER PIPE ON THESE VEHICLES.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
January 21, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
STEERING:GEAR:SHAFT LOWER FLEXIBLE PINION
THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH A LOWER STEERING SHAFT THAT CAN SEPARATE DUE TO A MISLOCATED WELD.
NHTSA ID: 94V016000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 2,502
Consequence Summary:
IF THE SEPARATION OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL CAN RESULT AND AN ACCIDENT CAN OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING SHAFT AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
January 21, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
INTERIOR SYSTEMS:ACTIVE RESTRAINTS:BELT RETRACTORS
THE THIRD ROW SAFETY BELT RETRACTORS MAY BE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY AND MAY LOCK-UP WHEN THE VEHICLE IS ON SLOPES OF LESS THAN 15 DEGREES, WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
NHTSA ID: 94V015000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 22,862
Consequence Summary:
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: PASSENGERS SEATED IN THESE POSITON MAYBE UNABLE TO EXTRACT AND FASTEN THEIR SEAT BELTS UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS MOVED TO A MORE LEVEL SURFACE. UNBELTED OCCUPANTS ARE MORE AT RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION THAN THOSE USING SAFETY BELTS.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THIRD ROW SAFETY BELT RETRACTORS AND REINSTALL THEM PROPERLY.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
January 12, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL RETURN SPRING
IN THE EVENT OF A PRIMARY ACCELERATOR CONTROL SPRING FAILURE, THE SECONDARY (BACK-UP) ACCELERATOR CONTROL RETURN SPRING WILL NOT RETURN THE THROTTLE TO THE FULLY CLOSED POSITION, AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM."
NHTSA ID: 94V008000
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
# of Units Affected: 49,047
Consequence Summary:
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SECONDARY THROTTLE RETURN SPRING.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
January 8, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES:ACCELERATOR:FLEXIBLE
DURING ASSEMBLY, WATER MAY HAVE ENTERED THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE CONDUIT CAUSING IT TO DEVELOP A HIGH EFFORT AND/OR BINDING CONDITION IN VERY COLD WEATHER.
NHTSA ID: 94V021000
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
# of Units Affected: 10,646
Consequence Summary:
HIGH EFFORT OR BINDING CONDITIONS CAUSE LOSS OF NORMALTHROTTLE CONTROL OR THE THROTTLE MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Corrective Action:
THE DEALER WILL PURGE THE THROTTLE CABLE OF ANY INTERNALLY TRAPPED WATER, IF IT IS PRESENT.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
January 8, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
STEERING:UNKNOWN TYPE:SHAFT LOWER WORM
THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT WAS ASSEMBLED WITH LOOSE OR MISSING UPPER AND LOWER PINCH BOLTS WHICH MAY CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE SHAFT.
NHTSA ID: 94V028000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 9,673
Consequence Summary:
SEPARATION OF THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT RESULTS IN TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL PROPERLY TORQUE LOOSE PINCH BOLTS AND INSTALL PINCH BOLTS WHERE NECESSARY.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
January 4, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT BELTS:LAP:REAR
VEHICLE FAILS TO CONFORM TO FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE SAFETY BELT OF THE LEFT THIRD ROW SEAT ON THE SIX PASSENGER VAN AND THE CENTER SECOND ROW SEAT OF THE SEVEN PASSENGER VAN MAY LOCK UP AND CANNOT BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE RETRACTOR.
NHTSA ID: 94V027000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 157,740
Consequence Summary:
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE OCCUPANTS OF THESE SEATS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE AFFECTED BELT. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, UNBELTED OCCUPANTS ARE AT INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.
Corrective Action:
OWNERS ARE BEING ASKED TO INSPECT THEIR VEHICLES TO DETERMINE IF THE SUSPECT RETRACTOR EXHIBITS A LOCKUP CONDITION. BASED ON THIS INSPECTION, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SAFETY BELTS IF THE BELT LOCKS UP. REPLACEMENT OF THE SUSPECT SAFETY BELT WILL BE AVAILABLE TO CONSUMERS FOR THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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