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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V058000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 10/01/1987 to 07/30/1988 | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 00V189000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 713435 | 09/28/2000 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/11/2000 | 07/12/2000 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia, where road salt use is heavy. a condition where one or both front engine cradle bolts can pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainers. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If both bolts pull through, the front of the cradle would no longer be supported at the mounting locations and the steering intermediate shaft could separate from the steering gear. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the front and rear frame/cradle bolts and retainers. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began september 28, 2000. 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 chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, buick at 1-800-521-7300, pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||
| RP01001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/28/2001 | 06/13/2002 | STRUCTURE | 00V189000 | |
| Petitioner alleges hae did not receive owner notification on nhtsa safety recall compaign no. 00v-189 | ||||||
| PE91133 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/01/1991 | 12/05/1991 | W-CAR HINGE PIN FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 09/03/2002 | |||
| While driving cradle bolts broke, causing engine to fall, and vehicle to break down.*ak | |||
| 03/17/2002 | |||
| Nhtsa recall 00 v 189 000/manufacturer's recall 00061/65 concerning cradle bolts. dealer:poniac public service garage, marquette,mi; phone# 906/226-6518 will not honor recall, and manufacturer offered $200 for cost of recall. please provide further informtion.*ak | |||
| Frame cradle bolts pulled through retainers due to corrosion of retainers, causing motor to drop out. took to dealer to have it repaired.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| The front frame to body bolts rotted out causing the frame to fall to the ground while driving resulting in loss of conrol and steering column separation, dealer was notified. nlm | |||
| 02/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| Cradle bolts failed prior to recall notice 00v-189, consumer request reimbursement. nlm | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| Door on passenger's side of vehicle fell off. did not have any prior warning. also, a notice was received from dealership about 5 or 6 years ago stating that if this happens to vehicle they will repair it, but had contacted dealer who refuse to repair it. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 03/28/2002 | 1 | 11/06/2001 | |
| Consumer states while driving 55 mph and without warning the driver side door fell off track, when consumer parked vehicle the door fell off the door hinge, both hinge pins broke in half. nlm *tt | |||
| 06/01/1999 | |||
| Hinges contact pin that is located between the hinges on the door broke. consumer is having problems opening, and trying to keep door closed. manufacturer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 06/05/2000 | 1 | ||
| While driving the vehicle, driver lost control of steering and crash into the side of the bridge's cable. when the vehicle was towed, the rear of the motor was found on the ground. owner called the dealership and was told that there was a recall on motor mounts bolts, but not in the state of minnesota. however, owner did received recall letter in october, 2000. (letter written by father) *cj | |||
| 08/10/1993 | |||
| Paint is peeling from rust spots on right front of vehicle. where paint is peeling seats are falling apart due to rust/corrosion. *ak | |||