Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNICATIONS - HORN ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 96I001000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 04/01/1993 to 07/01/1994 | I | 417000 | 03/28/1996 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/23/1996 | 03/27/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | This is not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation 573. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. these vehicles were built with insufficient retention of the horn pad. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The horn pad can separate from the steering wheel falling between the steering wheel spokes. the horn pad could become jammed between the steering wheel spokes and the turn signal lever, resulting in damage to the turn signal lever, horn pad, and horn wiring. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will modify the horn pad retention clips, install horn pad retention brackets to the steering wheel, reinstall the horn pad and assure that the horn pad is properly retained. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Note:general motors has decided to conduct a safety improvement campaign to modify the horn pad on these vehicles.owners can contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNICATIONS - HORN ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| EA94033 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/29/1994 | 03/29/1996 | HORN PAD FALLS OFF | ||
| The horn pad falls off the steering wheel. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNICATIONS - HORN ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/07/1997 | 1 | ||
| Horn pad loose. nlm | |||
| 01/01/1997 | |||
| I had to get a new horn. it lost contact with the steering wheel. it made a contiuous honking noise, and wouldnt stop. *ak | |||
| 02/02/1998 | 3 | ||
| Horn button on the steering wheel pops out and gets jammed between the steering wheel and the turn signal. manufacturer stated that vehicle was not included in safety recall 96i-001000.gm/communcations: horn assembly and vehicle could not be serviced free of charge. *ak | |||
| 05/04/1998 | |||
| This consumer is not included in the recall for the horn (recall 96-i00-000), but is experencing problems with the horn. the retainer clip disconnects from the padding that holds the horn in plac. by the retainer clip disconnecting, the wire has disconnected and the horn doesn't work. *ak | |||
| 4 | 05/06/1993 | ||
| Horn pad is lifted up approximately 1/8 of an inch. | |||
| 02/21/1997 | |||
| The horn pad became detached from the steering wheel, causing the pad to become jammed between the steering wheel and turn signal lever, ea94-033 recall #96100100, dealer stated consumer not listed under the campaign. *ak | |||
| Received a recall notice april 1, 1996 and has been trying to get the vehicle repaired and no parts are available yet. please describe details. *ak | |||
| 04/03/1996 | |||
| Horn fell off, causing steering wheel to lock up. *ak | |||
| 04/30/1994 | |||
| When making attempt to use horn, pad fell in lap. please describe details. tt | |||
| 03/20/1995 | |||
| Horn pops out of steering wheel, hangs by the wiring, causing steering problems replace 3 times. tt | |||