Safety defect investigations, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair notices for Canadian owners.
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On certain vehicles, an increased resistance of the fuel pump's electrical connection in the fuse and relay board could cause insufficient fuel pump pressure. This in turn could lead to starting difficulties and to some degree stalling. Vehicle stalling in traffic could present a dangerous situation.
A failure of this component (fuel system) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
BRAKE LINES WITHIN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT MAY CORRODE AND RESULT IN SUDDEN LEAKAGE AND PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE. THIS WILL IMPAIR BRAKING CAPABILITY AND RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE ACCELERATOR CABLE FROM THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO THE THROTTLE HOUSING MAY HAVE BEEN BENT DURING INSTALLATION OR IMPROPERLY HANDLED DURING VEHICLE SERVICING. THIS MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE WHICH COULD CAUSE THROTTLE STICKING.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. IF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH AFTERMARKET RADIOS INSTALLED BY DEALERS, GARAGES, SPECIALTY SHOPS OR THE VEHICLE OWNER AND THE HOLE IN THE FENDER APRON THROUGH WHICH THE ANTENNA CABLE IS ROUTED IS NOT PROPERLY SEALED, SPLASH WATER FROM THE ROTATING FRONT TIRE COULD ENTER THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, TRICKLE DOWN THE ANTENNA CABLE AND POSSIBLY ENTER THE FUSE RELAY BOARD. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE CORROSION OF THE FUSE BOARD TERMINALS POSSIBLY CAUSING THE STARTER TO BE ACTIVATED ACCIDENTALLY.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
IF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH AFTERMARKET RADIOS INSTALLED BY DEALERS, GARAGES, SPECIALTY SHOPS OR OWNERS AND THE HOLE IN THE FENDER APRON THROUGH WHICH THE ANTENNA CABLE IS ROUTED IS NOT PROPERLY SEALED, SPLASH WATER FROM THE ROTATING FRONT TIRE COULD ENTER THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, TRICKLE DOWN THE ANTENNA CABLE AND POSSIBLY ENTER THE FUSE RELAY BOARD. THIS CONDITION COULD ACTIVATE THE STARTER AND MOVE THE VEHICLE IF THE TRANSMISSION IS IN GEAR AND THE PARKING BRAKE NOT APPLIED.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
THE EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE BRACKET MAY HAVE BEEN SQUEEZED BETWEEN THE REAR AXLE MOUNTING POINT AND ITS ATTACHMENT RESULTING IN AN INOPERATIVE EMERGENCY BRAKE.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
TWO RUBBER WLBOW CONNECTIONS LOCATED AT EACH END OF THE PLASTIC PIPE LEADING FROM THE THROTTLE VALVE BODY HOUSING TO THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM PUMP MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY THE INSTALLATION OF IMPROPER CLAMPS. DAMAGED CONNECTIONS COULD CAUSE ENGINE STALLING AND/OR INSUFFICIENT BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM WHICH COULD REQUIRE THE USE OF GREATER BRAKE PEDAL PRESUURE AND LONGER STOPPING DISTANCES.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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