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Engine And Engine CoolingFuel System, GasolineParking Brake
WHEN ACCELERATING THE CAR PULLS TO THE LEFT, WHEN DECELERATING VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. *AK STEERING WHEEL REPLACED, IT WAS VIBRATING DUE TO BEING OUT OF ALIGNMENT, RACK AND PINION AND STEERING RACK WERE ALSO REPLACED. EXCESSIVE SHAKING WHILE DRIVING, DEALER REPLACED TIRES, AND BALANCED AND ROTATED TIRES, HOWEVER SHAKE S…
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WHEN ACCELERATING THE CAR PULLS TO THE LEFT, WHEN DECELERATING VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. *AK STEERING WHEEL REPLACED, IT WAS VIBRATING DUE TO BEING OUT OF ALIGNMENT, RACK AND PINION AND STEERING RACK WERE ALSO REPLACED. EXCESSIVE SHAKING WHILE DRIVING, DEALER REPLACED TIRES, AND BALANCED AND ROTATED TIRES, HOWEVER SHAKE STILL PRESENT, DEALER STATED VEHICLE HAD TORQUE PULL AND COULD NOT BE ALIGNED, ALSO HAD BAD STRUT, VEHICLE CONTINUES TO PULL TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT AND SHAKES. CONSUMER NOTICED OIL AROUND THE BOLTS ON THE VALVE COVER AT ONLY 265 MILES, DEALER CAN NOT FIND ANY LEAKS, FRONT MOTOR MOUNT HAD A LOT OF PLAY AND WAS REPLACED, OIL IS VERY DARK IN COLOR, POOR POWER. CV JOINTS BAD. DEALER LUBED AND ADJUSTED FRONT WINDOWS, THEY WERE HARD TO OPEN AND CLOSE. WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES FAILED. WRONG AIR CLEANER VENT WAS INSTALLED ON VEHICLE. EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS STUCK ON. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER ON THREE OCCASIONS FOR BRAKE PROBLEMS. CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF POOR GAS MILEAGE. *SLC
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 ↗
Defect investigations
2
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
There is no summary currently available
An investigation is not a finding of a defect, and closure does not prove a vehicle is problem-free.
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