Engine And Engine CoolingExterior LightingPower Train
CONSUMER STATED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, THE VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN SHIFTING GEARS.*AK. CONSUMER STATED THE DRIVER WHEEL FELL BROKE OFF DUE TO THE NUTS AND BOLTS HAD BROKEN OFF, THE BRAKES WENT OUT, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE, THE THERMOSTAT WENT OUT, PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL DOWN, TURN SIGANL WAS INOPERATIVE,…
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CONSUMER STATED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, THE VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN SHIFTING GEARS.*AK. CONSUMER STATED THE DRIVER WHEEL FELL BROKE OFF DUE TO THE NUTS AND BOLTS HAD BROKEN OFF, THE BRAKES WENT OUT, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE, THE THERMOSTAT WENT OUT, PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL DOWN, TURN SIGANL WAS INOPERATIVE, WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED, AND THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED.*SLC
NHTSA ODI #8003609
Mileage unknown · Mar 19, 1999
Engine And Engine Cooling
WHEN CLIMBING A HILL CAR SHUTTERS AND CHANGES GEARS. DEALER CONTACTED AND STATED CATALYTIC COVERTER WAS DEFECTIVE. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. TSB #92-74L60-8. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
NHTSA ODI #835985
Mileage unknown · Dec 19, 1997
Engine And Engine Cooling
ENGINE KNOCKS AS DESCRIBED UNDER SERVICE BULLETIN #92-6-21. ENGINE HAS METALIC NOISE ON INITIAL START UP WHEN ENGINE BLOCK TEMP. IS LESS THAN 40 DEGREES AND DISAPPEARS AFTER WARMUP.
NHTSA ODI #527461
Mileage unknown · Oct 14, 1997
Engine And Engine Cooling
RADIATOR FAILED.
NHTSA ODI #604425
Mileage unknown · May 9, 1997
Engine And Engine Cooling
ENGINE STALLS.
NHTSA ODI #517122
Mileage unknown · Sep 5, 1996
Engine And Engine Cooling
ENGINE FAILED 4 TIMES.
NHTSA ODI #507818
Mileage unknown · Jul 5, 1996
Engine And Engine Cooling
ENGINE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY. *DH
NHTSA ODI #506133
Mileage unknown · Jun 17, 1996
Engine And Engine Cooling
PROBLEMS WITH SCORED PISTON IN THE ENGINE, MAKES A LOUD NOISE WHEN STARTING, SOMETIMES WHEN IN DRIVE THIS MAY CAUSE ENGINE TO LOCK UP. PLEASE EXPAIN MORE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #985671
Mileage unknown · Dec 19, 1995
Engine And Engine Cooling
BEARINGS WERE KNOCKING AGAINST THE WALL OF ENGINE, HAD TO REPLACE. TT
THE SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOP PLASTIC COVERING MAY CRACK AND EXPOSE THE STEEL SUB-PLATE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE EXPOSED STEELSUB-PLATE CAN CUT THE SAFETY BELT WEBBING RESULTING IN INCREASED POSSIBILITYAND/OR SEVERITY OF INJURY TO THE AFFECTED SEAT OCCUPANT.
SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLIES CAN CORRODE, CAUSING A HIGH LATCH RELEASE EFFORT AND POSSIBLY PREVENTING THE HOOD FROM LATCHING PROPERLY WHEN IT IS CLOSED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH IS NOT PROPERLY ENGAGED, ANDTHE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH WAS ALSO NOT ENGAGED, THE HOOD COULD OPEN AND CONTACT THEWINDSHIELD WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, REDUCING THE FORWARD VISION AREA OFTHE DRIVER AND RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: INSTALL A NEW SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
2
PE92079 · R Seat Belt Webbing Length
Opened Sep 9, 1992 · Closed Jan 19, 1993
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts:rear/other
There is no summary currently available
PE91109 · Dash Reflcts In Windshield
Opened Aug 1, 1991 · Closed Nov 29, 1991
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility
There is no summary currently available
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