THE NUT SECURING THE FRONT SWAY BAR TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY BECOME LOOSE, CAUSING THE FRONT SUSPENSION TO FAIL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Not supplied
Remedy: THE EXISTING NUT WILL BE REPLACED AND TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS. AN ADDITIONAL LOCKING NUT WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
THE MANUFACTURER HAS ESTABLISHED THAT THE TAIL LIGHTS MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE DUE TO POSSIBLE OXIDATION OF THE WIRING TERMINALS CAUSED BY INFILTRATION OF WATER AND DIRT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Not supplied
Remedy: DEALER WILL APPLY A PROTECTIVE PAINT AND INSTALL A PLASTIC COVER OVER THE EXPOSED TAIL LIGHT WIRING TERMINALS.
THE FUEL LINES FROM THE FUEL TANK MAY CONTACT THE METAL EDGE OF A HOLE IN THE BULKHEAD, WHICH CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE FUEL LINES. IF THE FUEL LINES ARE DAMAGED, FUEL COULD LEAK INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Not supplied
Remedy: THE RUBBER GROMMET AT THE REAR BULKHEAD WILL BE REPLACED WITH AN IMPROVED TYPE AND WILL BE REPOSITIONED, IF NECESSARY.
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