Daihatsu Rocky 1990

Model Rocky made in 1990 by Daihatsu got 1 consumer complain there is 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to seat belts. . The car had one investigation (seat belts). There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, seat belts. The car has one 1.6l engine.

Model 1990

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 1.6L) 4Manual, 5 gears4WD23/23/2325/30/27Regular$ 68518891023

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
10V083000DAIHATSU AMERICA, INC.from 08/20/1989 to 03/04/1992V (Vehicle)400003/12/2010MFRDAIHATSU AMERICA, INC.03/05/201003/05/2010
Defect SummaryDaihatsu is recalling certain model year 1990-1992 rocky sport utility vehicles. the check valve in the fuel vapor evaporative emission control system might develop a crack in long-term vehicle usage due to insufficient durability under some environmental or operational circumstances.
Consequence SummaryA leak of fuel evaporative gas vapor into the vehicle cabin may occur, potentially resulting in a fire.
Corrective SummaryDaihatsu will have the old check valve replaced with a new check valve of improved construction. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on march 12, 2010. owner may contact daihatsu at 626-968-6764 or daihatsu help website url: http://www.daihatsu-help.com/index.htm or daihatsu help e-mail address: daihatsu.help@verizon.net.
NotesOwners may also 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 .
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
95V103010DAIHATSU AMERICA, INC.from 08/01/1989 to 07/01/1991V (Vehicle)751409/25/1995ODIDAIHATSU AMERICA, INC.07/06/199507/06/1995
Defect SummaryThe front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. these red plastic release buttons are marked press. if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
Consequence SummaryThe safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryOwners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. they should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure that latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. the latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. if either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. if you do not live near a daihatsu dealer, contact daihatsu directly and arrangements will be made at a repair facility of your choice, also free of charge.
NotesSystem: interior; seat belts; belt buckles.vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with safety belts made by takata corporation.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time,should contact daihatsu at 1-800-777-7070. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
EA95010DAIHATSU AMERICA, INC.03/10/199508/02/1995TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE95V103010
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Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
1
 Passenger seat belt failed prior to recall, causing injury.