DEAR SIR'S, IT WAS SOME-WHAT HARD TO BE REALLY ACURATE ON THE MILAGES IN YOUR FORM, BUT WHILE THESE THINGS WERE GOING ON, I WAS KEEPING NOTES. I COMPILED THEM ALL DOWN TO A JOURNAL TYPE DOCUMENT, DATES & TIMES. (06) PAGES. AND I CAN FURTHER EXTEND POINTS IN THERE, IN A PHONE CONVERSATION. I WILL BE HAPPY TO SEND YOU A COPY OF TH…
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DEAR SIR'S, IT WAS SOME-WHAT HARD TO BE REALLY ACURATE ON THE MILAGES IN YOUR FORM, BUT WHILE THESE THINGS WERE GOING ON, I WAS KEEPING NOTES. I COMPILED THEM ALL DOWN TO A JOURNAL TYPE DOCUMENT, DATES & TIMES. (06) PAGES. AND I CAN FURTHER EXTEND POINTS IN THERE, IN A PHONE CONVERSATION. I WILL BE HAPPY TO SEND YOU A COPY OF THIS ALSO. RESPECTFULLY, E W. MOSS. NO SAFETYD EFECT LISTED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #757703
Mileage unknown · Jul 17, 2000
Service Brakes, HydraulicSuspension
AFTER STOPPING A COUPLE OF TIMES, AND AT THIRD TIME STEERING WHEEL SHIMMIED AND SHOOK. *AK FRONT BRAKE ROTORS ON BOTH SIDES DECOMPOSED AND FLAKED OFF INCHUNKS WHICH GET CAUGHT UNDER BRAKE PADS CAUSIGN THE STEERING UNCONTROLABLE. ROTORS AND PADS WERE REPLACED. *YH
NHTSA ODI #865507
Mileage unknown · Dec 23, 1999
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingService Brakes, Hydraulic
THE FOLLOWING ARE A LIST OF PROBLEMS WE HAVE HAD WITH THIS CAR: AIR FLOW KNOB FAILED, VALVE COVER GASKETS 3X'S, HEAD GASKET, SQUEAKING BRAKES, CAMSHAFT SENSOR SEAL FAILURE, SPARK PLUG O-RING, SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES, REAR SUSPENSION CAME LOOSE, LOUD EXHAUST. SHOW US YOU CAN DO THE PEOPLE WHO NEED YOUR HELP SOME GOOD. GET US SOM…
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THE FOLLOWING ARE A LIST OF PROBLEMS WE HAVE HAD WITH THIS CAR: AIR FLOW KNOB FAILED, VALVE COVER GASKETS 3X'S, HEAD GASKET, SQUEAKING BRAKES, CAMSHAFT SENSOR SEAL FAILURE, SPARK PLUG O-RING, SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES, REAR SUSPENSION CAME LOOSE, LOUD EXHAUST. SHOW US YOU CAN DO THE PEOPLE WHO NEED YOUR HELP SOME GOOD. GET US SOME ANSWERS!!!!!!
NHTSA ODI #716380
Mileage unknown · Jul 1, 1998
Power TrainService Brakes, HydraulicSuspension
THE DEFECTIVE RIGHT BRAKE CALIPER "STICKING, " CAUSING THE CALIPERS TO WEAR OUT AND VEHICLE TO SWAY TO RIGHT SIDE. ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. ALSO WHILE DRIVING OVER A BUMP THE DEFECTIVE SUSPENSION, CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO HIT THE GROUND. VEHICLE ALSO EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #824885
Mileage unknown · Dec 17, 1997
Service Brakes, HydraulicSuspension
VEHICLE HAS HAD FRONT END NOISE AND BRAKE FAILURE SINCE ITS PURCHASE.
NHTSA ODI #527444
Mileage unknown · Dec 17, 1996
Suspension
FRONT END POPS AND MAKES NOISE.
NHTSA ODI #512970
Mileage unknown · Sep 30, 1996
Engine And Engine CoolingSteeringSuspension
VEHICLE EXPERIENCES PROBLEMS WITH PULLING AND NOISE IN THE FRONT END, RECALL REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED ON THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND THE STEERING KNUCKLES, CONSUMER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE RECALL NOTICES PRIOR TO INCIDENTS.
THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER CAN LEAK BRAKE FLUID DUE TO A DAMAGED DOUBLE LIP REAR PISTON SEAL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN DIMINISHED EFFECTIVENESS OF ONE HALF OF THE SPLIT BRAKE SYSTEM. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHT(S) WILL SIGNAL SYSTEM IMPAIRMENT PRIOR TO PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM LOSS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDR PISTON ASSEMBLY.
AN ENGINE WIRING HARNESS CAN SHORT CIRCUIT DUE TO CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION TUBE..
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: SHORTING OF THE WIRING HARNESS CAN CAUSE VARIOUS ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS, INCLUDING ENGINE STALLING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS PROPERLY AND ANY WIRE THAT HAS BEEN DAMAGED WILL BE REPLACED.
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
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PE02082 · Safety Belt Cinching Latch Plate
Opened Nov 6, 2002 · Closed Apr 23, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts
THERE ARE NO INJURIES OR FATALITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ALLEGED DEFECT.WHILE CONDUCTING THIS INVESTIGATION, ODI FOUND THAT THE SUBJECT CINCHES MEET THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 208, AND THAT MANY OF THE REPORTED FAILURES WERE DUE TO INCORRECT CHILD SAFETY SEAT INSTALLATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, THE REPORT RATE IS LOW (1.60/100K).THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE FAILS TO ESTABLISH THE EXISTENCE OF A DEFECT TREND AT THIS TIME.FURTHER ALLOCATION OF AGENCY RESOURCES TO THIS ISSUE IS UNWARRANTED AND THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION IS BEING CLOSED.
PE98012 · Underhood Fires
Opened Feb 26, 1998 · Closed Jun 23, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
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