NHTSA 00V065 SUMMARY: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID RESERVOIR HOSES MAY NOT BE RESISTANT TO BRAKE FLUID, WHICH COULD CAUSE FAILURE OF THE HOSES. CONSEQUENCE: SHOULD A HOSE FAILURE OCCUR, THE BRAKE FAILURE LIGHT WOULD LIGHT UP, FOLLOWED BY LOSS OF VEHICLE BRAKING EFFICIENCY. REMEDY: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HOSES … Read more
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 95V079 SUMMARY: THE INTERNATIONAL HORN EMBLEM IS MISSING FROM THE LEATHER STEERING WHEEL COVER. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR FMVSS NO. 101, “CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS.” CONSEQUENCE: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE INABILITY TO WARN OTHER DRIVERS IN A CRASH SITUATION, AND RESULT IN VEHICLE DAMAGE AND INCREASED RISK OF … Read more