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| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
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| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR |
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| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
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| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK |
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| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
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| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
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| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM |
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| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM |
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| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM |
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| STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR |
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| AIR BAGS |
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| TIRES:TREAD/BELT |
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| SUSPENSION:REAR |
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| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) |
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| STEERING |
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| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
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| STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR |
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| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT |
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| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE |
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| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
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| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM |
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| WHEELS |
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| SEAT BELTS |
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| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
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| STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR |
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| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER |
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| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
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| WHEELS |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK |
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| STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR |
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| STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR |
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| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT |
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| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
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| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
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| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE |
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| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT |
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| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
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| STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR |
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| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK |
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| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR |
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| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS |
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| STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM |
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| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
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| COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS |
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| AIR BAGS |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
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| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
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| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
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| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
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| STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
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| SEATS |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
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| SUSPENSION:FRONT |
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| COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE |
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| TIRES |
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| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER |
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| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
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| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
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| SUSPENSION:FRONT |
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| SEAT BELTS |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM |
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| POWER TRAIN |
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| STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT |
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| SUSPENSION |
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| SUSPENSION:FRONT |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE |
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| EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK |
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| STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR |
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| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
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| STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT |
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| AIR BAGS |
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| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
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| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
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| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
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| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
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Recall Information for
1995 CHEVROLET: CAPRICE Vehicles
Data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) |
| Recalled Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Description of Defect | THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM CAN CRACK AT THE REAR STABILIZER BAR ATTACHMENT. |
| Consequences of Defect | THIS CONDITION CAN BE AGGRAVATED BY THE SEVERE DUTY CYCLE OF THESE VEHICLES AND EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO FRACTURE COMPLETELY CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
| Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND REAR STABILIZER BAR ATTACHMENTS. |
| Notes | SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; SINGLE AXLE; REAR; CONTROL ARM. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: POLICE (SEO 9C1) VEHICLES AND TAXI CABS (SEO 9C6). NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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| Recalled Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT |
| Description of Defect | DEFECTIVE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT NUTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED AND CAN LOOSEN. |
| Consequences of Defect | IF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT LOOSENS, FATIGUES AND SEPARATES FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION KNUCKLE, IT COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. |
| Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL INSPECT BOTH FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT NUTS FOR PROPER TORQUE. IF THE BALL JOINT HAS LOOSENED FROM THE KNUCKLE, BOTH THE BALL JOINT AND THE KNUCKLE WILL BE REPLACED. |
| Notes | SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM; LOWER; BALL JOINT. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EXPORTED TO GUAM AND PUERTO RICO. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1022, BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300, OR CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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| Recalled Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT |
| Description of Defect | DEFECTIVE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT NUTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED AND CAN LOOSEN. |
| Consequences of Defect | THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT CAN LOOSEN, FATIGUE, AND SEPARATE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION KNUCKLE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. |
| Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL INSPECT BOTH FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT NUTS FOR PROPER TORQUE. IF THE BALL JOINT HAS LOOSENED, BOTH THE BALL JOINT AND THE KNUCKLE WILL BE REPLACED. |
| Notes | SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM; LOWER; BALL JOINT. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: POLICE VEHICLES, TAXI CABS, HEARSE AND LIMOUSINE. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020; BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300; OR CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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| Recalled Component | WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS |
| Description of Defect | THE WHEEL LUG NUTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION DURING ASSEMBLY. |
| Consequences of Defect | THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FRACTURE OF THE WHEEL STUDS CAUSING THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. |
| Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE VEHICLE'S WHEEL LUG NUTS TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. |
| Notes | OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 1996.NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300, CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006, OR CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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| Recalled Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Description of Defect | THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH AN IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL LINKAGE. THIS DOES NOT MEET WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." |
| Consequences of Defect | CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IT MAY BE POSSIBLE TO SHIFT FROM THE "PARK" POSITION WITH THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT RESULTING FROM THE UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OF A PARKED VEHICLE. |
| Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL ADJUST THE SHIFT CONTROL LINKAGE SYSTEM. |
| Notes | SYSTEM: POWERTRAIN; AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; AUTOMATIC; LEVER AND LINKAGE; COLUMN, FMVSS NO. 114.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:PASSENGER VEHICLES.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020; OR BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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| Recalled Component | AIR BAGS |
| Description of Defect | THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH BOTH THE SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT CAUTION LABEL AND A ROOF RACK CAUTION LABEL INSTALLED ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE SUN VISOR. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO.208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." |
| Consequences of Defect | CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: OPERATORS COULD FAIL TO NOTICE AND HEED THE WARNING LABELS. |
| Corrective Action | A NEW ROOF RACK CAUTION LABEL, WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, WILL BE SENT DIRECTLY TO OWNERS. OWNERS WILL INSTALL THE LABEL OR HAVE THEIR DEALER INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. |
| Notes | SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS: PASSIVE RESTRAINTS; AIR BAG; FMVSS NO.208.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STATION WAGONS. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300 OR CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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| Recalled Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS |
| Description of Defect | THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FMVSS NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS." AT LOW TEMPERATURES, EXCESSIVE FRICTION CAN OCCUR IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY. |
| Consequences of Defect | CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IN THE EVENT OF A FAILURE OF THE TROTTLE RETURN SPRING, IF THERE IS EXCESSIVE FRICTION IN THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY, THE ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY. |
| Notes | SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL; RETURN SPRING; FMVSS NO. 124.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300, OR CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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| Recalled Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Description of Defect | CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. |
| Consequences of Defect | WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. |
| Corrective Action | PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988. |
| Notes | THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO PRO-A MOTORS AFTERMARKET LAMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAMP MODEL NUMBERS, CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH AND VIEW DOCUMENT TITLED "LAMP MODEL NUMBERS."CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
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| Recalled Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Description of Defect | CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. |
| Consequences of Defect | LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective Action | AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026. |
| Notes | THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AJ MOTORSPORT AFTERMARKET LAMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAMP MODEL NUMBERS, CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH AND VIEW DOCUMENT TITLED ¿LAMP MODEL NUMBERS.¿CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
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