VEHICLE WAS PARKED, LIGHTS WERE ON AND SWITCH WAS OFF, SMOKE CAME FROM STEERING COLUMN. FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME AND DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY. VEHICLE TOWED FOR SERVICE. DEALER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS FIXED, AND INDICATED THAT THE ALARM SYSTEM CAUSED THE FIRE. NOTICED BATTERY MELTED BATTERY CABLE. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROB…
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VEHICLE WAS PARKED, LIGHTS WERE ON AND SWITCH WAS OFF, SMOKE CAME FROM STEERING COLUMN. FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME AND DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY. VEHICLE TOWED FOR SERVICE. DEALER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS FIXED, AND INDICATED THAT THE ALARM SYSTEM CAUSED THE FIRE. NOTICED BATTERY MELTED BATTERY CABLE. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #827226
Mileage unknown · Jul 29, 1998
Steering
PROBLEM WITH STEERING. (QCAW)
NHTSA ODI #536812
Mileage unknown · Jul 23, 1998
SteeringCrashInjury
CONSUMER CONTACTED SUPERIOR MAZDA IN REFERENCE TO RECALL 97V-16900, MANUFACTURER 741 TO HAVE REPAIRES CORRECTED, DEALER CORRECTED PROBLEM LISTED UNDER RECALL. THE DAY AFTER REPAIRES WAS WERE DONE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKING UP. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURT…
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CONSUMER CONTACTED SUPERIOR MAZDA IN REFERENCE TO RECALL 97V-16900, MANUFACTURER 741 TO HAVE REPAIRES CORRECTED, DEALER CORRECTED PROBLEM LISTED UNDER RECALL. THE DAY AFTER REPAIRES WAS WERE DONE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKING UP. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #825783
Mileage unknown · Jul 14, 1998
SteeringCrashInjury
WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT 20 MPH THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLING FELL OUT, RESULTING IN OWNER HAVING AN ACCIDENT. *AK
NHTSA ODI #825374
Mileage unknown · Jul 10, 1998
Steering
TRAVELING 25MPH TOOK OFF RAMP STEERING WHEEL WENT VERY TIGHT AS IF BEING TURNED. HEARD & FELT STEERING WHEEL POP. STEERING WHEEL CAN BE TURNED W/ONE FINGER. WENT FROM ONE DITCH TO ANOTHER DITCH. HAD RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (97V169000) ON 08 MAY 98. TOOK TO DEALER TO HAVE STEERING WHEEL REPAIRED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #825276
Mileage unknown · Jun 11, 1998
Steering
STEERING COLUMN COUPLER FAILED RESULTING IN VEHICLE COLLISION DUE TO LOSS OF CONTROL, RECALL NOTICE SENT AFTER INCIDENT. (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).
NHTSA ODI #536592
Mileage unknown · Jun 1, 1998
Service Brakes, HydraulicSteering
WHEN TRAVELING ON DRY ROADS AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO MAKE A NORMAL STOP THE ABS BRAKES STARTED OPERATIING, MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER ALSO HAVING A PROBLEM WHEN MAKING A RIGHT OR LEFT HAND TURNS, THE STEERING WHEEL GRABS AND THERE IS A GRIDING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT END. CONSUMER HAS …
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WHEN TRAVELING ON DRY ROADS AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO MAKE A NORMAL STOP THE ABS BRAKES STARTED OPERATIING, MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER ALSO HAVING A PROBLEM WHEN MAKING A RIGHT OR LEFT HAND TURNS, THE STEERING WHEEL GRABS AND THERE IS A GRIDING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT END. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #823829
Mileage unknown · May 29, 1998
Steering
RECALL WORK ON THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COUPLER HAS NOT BEEN COMPETED DUE TO SCHEDULING PROBLEMS WITH DEALERSHIP.
NHTSA ODI #536031
Mileage unknown · May 7, 1998
Steering
THE CONNECTOR BETWEEN STEERING AND RIGHT WHEEL BROKE, AND VEHICLE LOST CONTROL, VERY CLOSELY TO CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK
NHTSA ODI #823151
Mileage unknown · Mar 31, 1998
Steering
RECALL 97V169000. REPLACEMENT PART FOR RECALL DOES NOT FIT PROPERLY ON A VEHICLE WITH NO POWER STEERING. *AK
THE FUEL AND REAR BRAKE TUBES CAN EXPERIENCE ACCELERATED CORROSION BETWEEN THE TUBES AND A RUBBER ISOLATOR.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: CORROSION OF THE TUBES CAN LEAD TO BRAKE FLUID OR FUEL LEAKAGE. THIS CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF BRAKES OR RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE, FUEL SUPPLY AND FUEL VAPOR TUBES FOR THE PRESENCE OF CORROSION. ANY TUBES SHOWING CORROSION WILL BE REPLACED. ALL VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE RUBBER ISOLATOR REPLACED WITH A PLASTIC CLIP.
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Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
THE FUEL AND REAR BRAKE TUBES CAN EXPERIENCE ACCELERATED CORROSION BETWEEN THE TUBES AND A RUBBER ISOLATOR.
Consequence: CORROSION OF THE TUBES CAN LEAD TO BRAKE FLUID OR FUEL LEAKAGE. THIS CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF BRAKES OR RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE, FUEL SUPPLY AND FUEL VAPOR TUBES FOR THE PRESENCE OF CORROSION. ANY TUBES SHOWING CORROSION WILL BE REPLACED. ALL VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE RUBBER ISOLATOR REPLACED WITH A PLASTIC CLIP.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
THE FUEL AND REAR BRAKE TUBES CAN EXPERIENCE ACCELERATED CORROSION BETWEEN THE TUBES AND A RUBBER ISOLATOR.
Consequence: CORROSION OF THE TUBES CAN LEAD TO BRAKE FLUID OR FUEL LEAKAGE. THIS CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF BRAKES OR RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE, FUEL SUPPLY AND FUEL VAPOR TUBES FOR THE PRESENCE OF CORROSION. ANY TUBES SHOWING CORROSION WILL BE REPLACED. ALL VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE RUBBER ISOLATOR REPLACED WITH A PLASTIC CLIP.
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.
THE REAR BRAKE HOSE MOUNTING BRACKET SCREWS CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE BRAKE HOSES TO MOVE OUT OF POSITION. THE UNRESTRAINED HOSES ARE THEN SUSCEPTIBLE TO DAMAGE WHICH COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL REDUCE THE BRAKING PERFORMANCEOF THE VEHICLE, EXTEND STOPPING DISTANCES, AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: THE REAR BRAKE LINE HOSE BRACKET SCREWS ON THESE VEHICLES WILL BE REPLACED.
THE ABS BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER REAR SEAL ALLOWS AIR TO ENTER THE BRAKE SYSTEM, CAUSING SPONGY BRAKES OR PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM LOSS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: AIR ENTERING THE BRAKE SYSTEM CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE OR PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKES WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: MASTER CYLINDERS WILL BE INSPECTED FOR THE SUSPECT BUILD DATE CODE RANGE AND WILL BE REPLACED IF NECESSARY.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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DP03002 · Steering Column Separation
Opened May 7, 2003 · Closed Jul 22, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering:column
MR. LARRY A. SACKEY SUBMITTED A PETITION TO THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) BY LETTER DATED APRIL 18, 2003, REQUESTING THAT NHTSAFURTHER INVESTIGATE THE DEFECTIVE COLLAPSIBLE STEERING SHAFT SYSTEM ON 1987-1995 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION.IN PART BECAUSE OF 49 CFR ? 30120(G), NHTSA HAS DECIDED TO LIMIT THE SCOPE OF THE PETITION VEHICLES TO 1993-1995 MODELS, EXCLUDING THE 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND 1994-1995 DODGE RAM SERIES TRUCKS THAT WERE RECALLED (93V210 & 96V230) FOR STEERING COLUMN FAILURE.IF THE ANALYSIS OF THESE VEHICLES HAD IDENTIFIED A POTENTIAL PROBLEM, THE SCOPE COULD HAVE BEEN EXPANDED IN AN INVESTIGATION.A REVIEW OF ODI'S DATA BASE SHOWS NO RECENT COMPLAINTS AND A LACK OF A COMPLAINT TREND CONCERNING THE SUBJECT ISSUE ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AS A WHOLE OR BY INDIVIDUAL MODELS.THEREFORE, THE PETITION IS DENIED.FOR DETAILS, SEE FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE VOLUME 68, NO. 130, JULY 8, 2003.
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
EA98003 · Oversensitive Air Bag Deployments
Opened Jan 30, 1998 · Closed Jan 5, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags
No summary supplied.
PE97042 · Oversensitive Air Bag Deployment
Opened Sep 21, 1997 · Closed Jan 30, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags
There is no summary currently available
EA97009 · Loss Of Steering Control
Opened Apr 30, 1997 · Closed Oct 8, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering
There is no summary currently available
PE97007 · Alleged Fires In Steering Column Area
Opened Jan 31, 1997 · Closed Apr 7, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
THE APPARENT CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM IS THE ACCUMULATION OF BRASS POWDER, THAT WEARS OFF THE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS INSIDE THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH.THIS POWDER COLLECTS IN SMALL TRAILS OF GREASE THAT TRACK FROM ONE CONTACT TO ANOTHER.WHEN THE CONCENTRATION OF BRASS IN THE GREASE GETS HIGH ENOUGH, IT CAN CAUSE A HIGH RESISTANCE SHORT.THIS SHORT, IN TURN CAN IGNITE THE GREASE AND CAUSE SMOKE TO BE EMITTED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN.THE GREASE USED INSIDE THE SWITCH, AS WELL AS THE VARIOUS PLASTIC COMPONENTS IN THE COLUMN, ARE FIRE RETARDANT AND WILL NOT BURN WITHOUT A SUSTAINED HEAT SOURCE.THERE HAS BEEN ONLY A SINGLE VERIFIED INCIDENT THAT RESULTED IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND THIS REPORTED FIRE WAS SMALL, INVOLVING SOME CHARRING OF THE STEERING WHEEL.ALL OTHER VERIFIED INCIDENTS WERE LIMITED TO SMOKE FROM THE COLUMN AND MINOR INTERNAL DAMAGE TO THE STEERING COLUMN.
PE96069 · Loss Of Steering Control
Opened Nov 26, 1996 · Closed Apr 30, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering
There is no summary currently available
PE94095 · Loss Of Steering Control
Opened Dec 28, 1994 · Closed Apr 25, 1995
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering
There is no summary currently available
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