Engine And Engine CoolingExterior LightingStructure
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH THE FOLLOWING: 1. ENGINE STALLING INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AND WHEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS PRESSED; 2. TURN SIGNAL INTERMITTENTLY FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY; 3. ELECTRIC WINDOW INTERMITTENTLY FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY; 4. ELECTRICAL SHOCK RECEIVED WHILE ENTERING / EXITING VEHICL…
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VEHICLE EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH THE FOLLOWING: 1. ENGINE STALLING INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AND WHEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS PRESSED; 2. TURN SIGNAL INTERMITTENTLY FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY; 3. ELECTRIC WINDOW INTERMITTENTLY FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY; 4. ELECTRICAL SHOCK RECEIVED WHILE ENTERING / EXITING VEHICLE, AND 5. ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS ON BOTH INSIDE/OUTSIDE WOUD INTERMITTENTLY FAIL TO OPERATE, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR REAR PASSENGER TO GET OUT OF VEHICLE. DEALER /MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. SEEKING NHTSA HELP ON THESE MATTERS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #838029
Mileage unknown · Sep 8, 1998
Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE DRIVING THE MUFFLER BROKE , HITTING THE GROUND AND THE PUSHED UP THE BACK OF THE BUMPER AND FENDER. THE DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #827639
Mileage unknown · Nov 12, 1997
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingService Brakes, Hydraulic
TIMING BELT CONTINUOUSLY FRAYS DUE TO FAILURE OF THE PULLEYS, CAUSING LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.
NHTSA ODI #524639
Mileage unknown · Aug 26, 1997
Engine And Engine Cooling
THE VEHICLE WAS GETTING SO HOT THAT IT MELTED PLASTIC AND RUBBER FITTINGS UNDER THE VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSED THE SPRING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE TO BREAK AND COME DOWN AND BEND THE SWAY BAR THAT SEPARATES THE REAR TIRES AND BURNT ALL THE WIRES UNDER THE CAR ON THE RIGHT SIDE AND UP THROUGH THE FLOOR OF THE CAR DAMAGING THE ELECTRICAL …
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THE VEHICLE WAS GETTING SO HOT THAT IT MELTED PLASTIC AND RUBBER FITTINGS UNDER THE VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSED THE SPRING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE TO BREAK AND COME DOWN AND BEND THE SWAY BAR THAT SEPARATES THE REAR TIRES AND BURNT ALL THE WIRES UNDER THE CAR ON THE RIGHT SIDE AND UP THROUGH THE FLOOR OF THE CAR DAMAGING THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS AND BURNING THE INTERIOR.
NHTSA ODI #521473
Mileage unknown · Apr 9, 1997
Engine And Engine CoolingFuel System, GasolineStructure
REAR WINDOW LEAKS.
NHTSA ODI #516323
Mileage unknown · Aug 21, 1995
Engine And Engine CoolingPower TrainVehicle Speed Control
SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A STRAINED OR SEPARATED WASHER/WIPER SWITCH POWER FEED WIRE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WASHER/WIPER TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY AND COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR IN A SEVERE WEATHER SITUATION, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE OLD DESIGNED WASHER/WIPER SWITCHES WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED SWITCH.
THE REAR WHEEL BRAKE HOSE(S) CAN CONTACT THE REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CAUSING THE BRAKE HOSE(S) TO WEAR THROUGH.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND EVENTUAL LOSS OF THE VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEM INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR PROPER BRAKE HOSE POSITION AND REPLACE THOSE HOSES IN AN INCORRECT POSITION WITH NEW HOSES AND CORRECTLY ROUTED.
THE BRAKE LINES CAN CONTACT THE TRANSMISSION MOUNTING BRACKET OF THE FRAME SIDE RAIL. THE LINES CAN WEAR THROUGH RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID, AND EVENTUAL LOSS OF HALF THE VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEM.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A LEAK IN THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE WILL CAUSE A LOSS OF ONE HALF THE VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEM AND EXTENDED BRAKING DISTANCES WHICH CAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR PROPER BRAKE LINE CLEARANCE AND REPOSITION THE BRAKE LINES. BRAKE LINES FOUND TO HAVE INDENTATIONS WILL BE REPLACED.
THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE CONDUIT END FITTING WHILE ENGAGED AND ACCELERATOR CONTROL COULD BE LOST.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL MAY NOT REDUCE ENGINE SPEEDTO A LEVEL ANTICIPATED BY THE DRIVER. ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE CAN STILL BE STOPPEDWITH THE SERVICE BRAKE, LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLECRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: REPLACE THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE.
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