Chevrolet Citation 1984
Model Citation made in 1984 by Chevrolet got 10 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, steering. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
Model 1984
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 | |||||
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
06E043000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 88303 | 10/18/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/19/2006 | 05/22/2006 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1). | |||||||||||||||
Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
85V034000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1983 to 12/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 121095 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/29/1985 | 04/01/1985 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | The fuel system may leak at the throttle body injection fuel feed pipe connection. consequence of defect: this leakage could result in an underhood fire which could spread to the passenger compartment and cause burn injuries to occupants. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Replace the fuel feed pipe. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with 2.5l l4 engines.system: fuel. |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
PE85016 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/03/1984 | 03/22/1985 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 85V034000 | |
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
STEERING | ||||||
EA87006 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/16/1986 | 09/19/1988 | POWER ST. ASSIST | ||
There is no summary currently available |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
05/10/1999 | 2 | ||
Replacements were done to the map sensor & the ignition control module due to vehicle stalling, problem still exist due to possible engine failure. *yc | |||
1 | 02/01/1993 | ||
Voltage meter printed circuit over heated, causing component to jump out of the board, resulting in battery/alternator damage. | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
05/10/1999 | 2 | ||
Replacements were done to the map sensor & the ignition control module due to vehicle stalling, problem still exist due to possible engine failure. *yc | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
05/10/1999 | 2 | ||
Replacements were done to the map sensor & the ignition control module due to vehicle stalling, problem still exist due to possible engine failure. *yc | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
05/01/1999 | |||
The fuel system is the problem and it gasps and does not want to go when you accelerate. *ak | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
01/09/1999 | 4 | 04/01/1989 | |
I have put several thousand dollars in this car to make it safe and keep it running, however my mechanic is was confused why the car still would not run. i found out that the defect in in the carb. and that the deceleration valve is stuck closed. the cost will be to rebuild is $425.00. i should have bought another car with what i have invested however by the time this defect was discovered i was already in so in debt to the car i can't turn back and don't have another $425.00 to put out. | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
Ltr re defective 1984 chevrolet citation, requesting a defect investigation, reply attn. joseph bacigalupi/san francisco ofc. *ts the complainant was the passenger on a motorcycle which was hit by a 1984 chevrolet citation. the motorcycle was hit when the chevrolet citation stalled while making a left hand turn. the chevrolet citation was supposed to be repaired under recall 85v-034 to prevent it from stalling. the complainants is concerned that nhtsa concluded that no incidents occurred before aug. 1984 when in fact the accident he was involved in indeed occurred before 1984. the driver of the vehicle and the driver if the motorcycle died. the passenger on the motorcycle suffered brain damage and broken and crushed bones. *nm | |||
PARKING BRAKE | |||
1 | 02/01/1993 | ||
Parking brake releases it self when drivers door is closed, causing vehicle to roll until transmission engages if left in gear. | |||
STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
01/27/2005 | 1 | ||
Consumer was a passenger on motorcycle. while driving the motorcycle on freeway a vehicle suddenly pulled into traffic crashing with the motorcycle. the cause was undetermined. *ak | |||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
05/19/1984 | 1 | ||
While making a left hand turns vehicle accelerated then stalled. as a result, the vehicle crashed into a motorcycle. the driver of the vehicle and the driver of the motorcycle died. vehicle was totaled. *ak |