Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EQUIPMENT
0111806/11/2001622650Subject regarding new version 3.0 diagnostic soptware available for certain e.v. vehicles. *tt10/22/2001
1509507/01/2001621020Information pertaining to fuel octaine parameter adjustment with ngs. *tt09/06/2001
0141203/05/2001619428High voltage insulated safety gloves testing and ordering information. *tt05/30/2001
1452912/01/2000616838Subject regarding ash cup now available for separate order. *tt03/13/2001
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL
051301/24/200510013300Inside door pull handle loose - vehicles built before 11/15/2002 and equipped with power windows/door locks. *tt04/14/2005
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
1522709/01/2001625777Some ev vehicles may exhibit a/c inopeative or diagnostic trouble codes related to a/c system. *tt12/03/2001
1516608/01/2001624652Subject concerning p1460, p1474 false codes set with no air conditoning. *yh11/08/2001

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EQUIPMENT
01/01/19011
 2001 ford ranger with broken spare tire cable. consumer states that when he went to change the tire on his truck the spare tire wasn't there and the spare tire cable was broke. mechanic stated that either the cable was cut or had been pulled. *kb the consumer stated it looked as though the cable pulled free of the bracket which held the wheel and the wheel fell to the ground at some point. *jb
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
1
 A/c cools poorly even though set on high and at coldest temp. *yh
04/01/2001403/05/2001
 Vehicle experiencing loss of power whenever air conditioner is being used. vehicle been in dealer shop on three occasions, and problem still reoccurring. *ak also throttle positioning sensor was replaced, also tachometer is acting erractically transmission not shifting properly.*jb vehicle lost power while coming to a complete stop for a traffic light, consumer hit the vehicle in front of him due to brakes also failing, there was no damage to either vehicle, clutch pedal goes soft, consumer has had to pull pedal up at times, dealer can not find any problems. *slc