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Affected Parts
Fuel Pump
Brake Hoses
Fuel Transfer Pump
Fuel Tank
Airbag Wiring
Headlight Switch
Rain Tray
Fuel Hose
Control Arms
Car Years & Number of Recalls
1980 (1)
1981 (1)
1982 (1)
1983 (1)
1984 (1)
1985 (1)
1986 (1)
1987 (2)
1988 (1)
1989 (1)
1990 (5)
1991 (3)
1992 (1)
Recalls
Last update:
January 4, 2012
Notes
USA & Canada only
The following list contains all of the NHTSA-
|
Car Year |
Recall Information |
Affected Part |
Description |
|
1980 1981 1982 |
Recall number: 83V117000 Recall code: Issue date: Oct. 26, 1983 |
Fuel Pump |
Defect Description: The fuel pump may stop functioning without warning. This can occur because an electrical connector in the fuse panel may overheat and interrupt the electrical circuit.
Corrective Action: Dealer will inspect the fuse box and its connectors for corrosion, and correct where necessary. A bypass adapter (part #171971761B) to the fuel pump electrical circuit will be installed. |
|
1983 1984 |
Recall number: 85V099000 Recall code: NS Issue date: July 23, 1985
From VIN D- To VIN E- |
Brake Hoses |
Defect Description: Under adverse weather conditions, outer rubber layer of brakes houses may become brittle and develop cracks.
Consequence of Defect: Cracks could lead to loss of brake fluid resulting in an increase in stopping distance and possibly an accident.
Corrective Action: Replace brakes hoses as necessary. |
|
1985 1986 1987 |
Recall number: 87V053000 Recall code: PC Issue date: Apr. 8, 1987
From VIN F- To VIN H- |
Fuel Transfer Pump |
Defect Description: Fuel pump, located inside fuel tank, could seize during high ambient temperatures because of an extreme fine mesh fuel filter restricting the fuel flow.
Consequence of Defect: Fuel supply to engine would be partially interrupted, resulting in stalling.
Corrective Action: Install a modified fuel pump and filter. |
|
1987 1988 1989 1990 |
Recall number: 91V201000 Recall code: RS Issue date: Nov. 11, 1991 Recall number: 94V065000 Recall code: Issue date: Mar. 28, 1994
From VIN H- To VIN L- |
Fuel Tank |
Defect Description: A crack can develop in the fuel tank adjacent to a seam weld in the rear of the tank.
Consequence of Defect: Fuel can leak from the cracked fuel tank which could catch fire in the presence of a source of ignition.
Corrective Action: Dealers will check the vehicle with a specially designed tool for the presence of a tank crack, and replace the fuel tank if the defect is present. |
|
1990 |
Recall number: 91V215000 Recall code: Issue date: Dec. 6, 1991
From VIN L- To VIN L- |
Airbag Wiring |
Defect Description: The airbag harness wire may have been improperly routed through an opening in the
dashboard cross-
Consequence of Defect: If the airbag harness wire is damaged, the passive restraint system will become inoperative. The dashboard warning light will illuminate, but the passive restraint will not function until the wire is repaired.
Corrective Action: Secure wire to the cross- |
|
1990 |
Recall number: Recall code: QY Issue date: 1991
From VIN L- To VIN L- (Canada Only) |
Headlight Switch |
Defect Description: unknown
Consequence of Defect: unknown
Corrective Action: Modification of headlight switch. |
|
1990 1991 |
Recall number: 91V162000 Recall code: RH Issue date: Sep. 6, 1991
From VIN L- To VIN M- |
Metal Rain Tray Panel |
Defect Description: The center of the water separator panel located in the engine compartment between engine and firewall could bend in the event someone leans on it during engine maintenance, repairs or checking of fluid levels. A bent panel could interfere with the free movement of the accelerator linkage.
Consequence of Defect: Interference with the free movement of the accelerator linkage could result in unwanted acceleration which may cause an accident.
Corrective Action: Install reinforcement bracket to secure separator panel. |
|
1990 1991 1992 |
Recall number: 92V058000 Recall code: SA Issue date: Apr. 8, 1992
From VIN L- To VIN N- |
Fuel Hose |
Defect Description: The fuel hose attached to the fuel distribution rail on the engine may shrink beyond the clamp force of the fuel hose clamps, allowing fuel to leak.
Consequence of Defect: Fuel leakage in the engine compartment can cause an under-
Corrective Action: Replace the fuel hose attached to the fuel rail and install a new spring type self- |
|
1991 |
Recall number: 92V064000 Recall code: RU Issue date: Apr. 22, 1992
From VIN N- To VIN N- |
Control Arms |
Defect Description: The track control arms used to support the front wheels were improperly welded in the area of the flexible bushing mounting hole. This causes a gradual opening of the mounting hole and loosening of the bushing.
Consequence of Defect: The enlarged opening of the mounting hole results in front wheel misalignment causing steering pull with the potential for an accident.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect and replace the front suspension control arms where necessary. |
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