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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| STRUCTURE | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V058000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 06/01/1989 to 07/30/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 676535 | 06/11/1997 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/08/1997 | 04/17/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and mini vans originally sold or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont and wisconsin. the rear cradle bolts pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainer. if both bolts pull through, the rear cradle would not longer be supported at these mounting locations and the steering intermediate shaft can separate from the steering gear. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a vehicle crash could result. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the rear cradle bolts and retainers. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin during may 1997.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 buick at 1-800-521-7300, chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | ||||||||||||||||
| 92V012000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1988 to 07/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 95897 | 06/11/1992 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/28/1992 | 04/08/1992 | 571 | 201 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The glove compartment door will not remain closed during certain load forces associated with a vehicle crash. this does not comply with the requirements of fmvss 201. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of an accident, the glove compartment doormay open and result in occupant(s) injuries from contact with the glovecompartment door. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the current upper glove compartment door with a redesigned upper glove compartment door which incorporates a positive latch to keep the door closed should a vehicle crash occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: glove compartment; fmvss 201.vehicle description: passenger mini-vans. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 431051 | 12/01/1994 | 37936 | Sliding door rattles. *tw | 02/07/1995 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | ||||||
| RQ97017 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/02/1997 | CRADLE BOLT FAILURES | 97V058000 | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 03/15/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1990 | |
| A bolt from the engine cradle broke, wheels could flop to the side because of bad engine cradle mount. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 1 | 10/01/1990 | ||
| Dashboard separation from console frame. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 07/01/1997 | 2 | 07/01/1990 | |
| Front door handles broke off on two occasion. first time on driver's side ,and a year later on passenger side. unable to open doors from outside. repairs were made at consumer's cost. dealer/manufacturer were not contacted. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1999 | 2 | 08/01/1994 | |
| The inside handle of the sliding door wil not open the door. i also had to replace the driver's side handle about a year ago when i couldn't open it from the outside. i belive faulty handles are a serious safety hazard, especially if needed during an emergency no matter of the age or milage of the vehicle. *ak | |||
| 3 outside door handles have broken off. *ak | |||
| 06/18/1995 | |||
| The door handles broke off. the sliding door also has a latching problem. please describe. tt | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 05/08/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1995 | |
| While driving out of a parking lot, steering wheel suddenly free-wheeled w/ no control of vehicle. inspection showed that both rear sub-frame mounts failed and dropped engine onto rack and pinion, causing steering column to disengage and also disconnecting. *ak | |||