EXCESSIVE RUST THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE UNDERCARRIAGE. RECENTLY HAD A NEW FUEL PUMP INSTALLED AND THE RUST ON THE STRAPS THAT HOLD THE GAS TANK IN PLACE WAS SO BAD ONE OF THEM FELL OFF SEVERAL DAYS LATER. WHILE BEING REPAIRED THE SERVICE CENTER INFORMED ME THE CHASSIS WAS ABOUT TO RUST THROUGH AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NO LONGER PASS…
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EXCESSIVE RUST THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE UNDERCARRIAGE. RECENTLY HAD A NEW FUEL PUMP INSTALLED AND THE RUST ON THE STRAPS THAT HOLD THE GAS TANK IN PLACE WAS SO BAD ONE OF THEM FELL OFF SEVERAL DAYS LATER. WHILE BEING REPAIRED THE SERVICE CENTER INFORMED ME THE CHASSIS WAS ABOUT TO RUST THROUGH AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NO LONGER PASS INSPECTION. I'VE NEVER HEARD OF THIS BEFORE. MY VEHICLE HAS 185,000 MILES AND HAS BEEN CARED FOR VERY WELL. THERE IS ALSO MUCH RUST UNDER THE HOOD ON THE WHEEL WELLS AND AROUND THE TRUNK LID. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10329835
100,000 miles · Apr 29, 2004
StructureInjury
CONSUMER STATED THAT TRUNK HAS A VERY SHARP EDGE THAT'S HIDDEN. AS A RESULT, CONSUMER CUT HIS HAND. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10071795
Mileage unknown · Jun 22, 1999
Structure
FRONT POWER DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR FAILED, CAUSING THE MANUAL CONTROL DOOR LOCK / DOOR KEY TO FAIL. DOOR DOES NOT OPEN WITHOUT BEING DISMANTLED. HOWEVER IF AN ACCIDENT OCCURED THIS FAILURE COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE / INJURIES. *YC
NHTSA ODI #546260
Mileage unknown · May 26, 1999
Structure
PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR ON THE POWER LOCK FAILED, CAUSING THE DOOR TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. WILL NOT UNLOCK NOT, EVEN WITH KEY . *AK
NHTSA ODI #836666
Mileage unknown · Jan 22, 1999
Electrical SystemStructure
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, THE BOLTS CAME OFF VEHICLE. HAD REPLACED THE BATTERY. RESTARTED VEHICLE & IT STARTED TO SHAKE. CHECKED UNDER HOOD & NOTICED THAT THE BOLTS HAD SNAPPED OFF. THERE WAS NO BRACE HOLDING STARTER TO THE ENGINE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #833902
Mileage unknown · Oct 15, 1997
EquipmentStructure
POWER ANTENNA FAILED.
NHTSA ODI #604513
Mileage unknown · Jan 4, 1996
Structure
GOING INTO THE SUN REFLECTION FROM DASH BLANKS OUT ALL FORWARD VISION. DRIVER CAN NOT SEE TRAFFIC IN FRONT OF HIM. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
NHTSA ODI #977379
Mileage unknown · Nov 17, 1995
StructureVisibility
PEBBLE GRAIN OF DASH REFLECTS BACK IN WINDOW RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY. TT *JB
NHTSA ODI #975128
Mileage unknown · Mar 16, 1995
Structure
THE REFLECTION OF THE DASHBOARD ON THE WINDSHIELD RESULTS IN REDUCED VISIBILITY. 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.
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NHTSA investigations
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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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