NHTSA 99V168 SUMMARY: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HEATER HOSES ARE EXPOSED TO THE DRIVER SIDE FOOTWELL. CONSEQUENCE: SHOULD A LEAK OCCUR, THE DRIVER’S FOOT COULD GET SCALDED. REMEDY: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE PANEL OVER THE HEATER HOSES. NOTES: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 1, 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO … Read more
NHTSA 99V167 SUMMARY: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN LINES CAN LEAK IF THE ALUMINUM BARREL NUT ATTACHING THE LINES IS TIGHTENED IN EXCESS OF THE REQUIRED TORQUE. CONSEQUENCE: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. … Read more
NHTSA 99V166 SUMMARY: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING MAY BECOME STIFF DUE TO OVERHEATING OF THE POWER STEERING FLUID CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE HYDRAULIC SEALS IN THE STEERING BOX AND STEERING PUMP. CONSEQUENCE: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE DECREASED STEERING ABILITY DURING PARKING PROCEDURES. REMEDY: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER STEERING COOLING COIL, … Read more
NHTSA 98V268 SUMMARY: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN LINES CAN LEAK WHERE THE FERRULE OF THE UNION MEETS THE FLEXIBLE PIPE ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE. CONSEQUENCE: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN FIRE. REMEDY: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN LINES WITH … Read more
NHTSA 98V223 SUMMARY: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSSENGER VEHICLES. FUEL TANK DAMAGE COULD HAVE OCCURRED DURING INSTALLATION OF THE SCREWS ON THE SOFT TOP MECHANISM COVERS. CONSEQUENCE: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE FUEL TANK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE FIRE. REMEDY: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANKS FOR LEAKS. IF LEAKS … Read more