Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| 040901 | 08/15/2001 | 625877 | Subject on regarding steering knocking/rattle noise when turning. *et | 12/10/2001 | |
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||||
| SUB049701 | 01/01/1997 | 51248 | Clunk noise from the front of the vehicle when turning over a bumpy road surface- noise coming from the steering gear box. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 01/13/1999 | |||
| While driving at 45 mph the alternator went out, causing the consumer to lose all power. also, headlights went out, and steering became difficult. manufacturer denies problem. *ak *ml | |||
| 09/19/1996 | 04/18/1997 | ||
| Alternator belt snapped, causing battery and brake warning light to come on and hard to steer. | |||
| 06/26/1997 | 09/04/1996 | ||
| Steering assembly failed. upon steering vehicle into right lane, vehicle steered back into left lane. lost control and hit guardrail, bounced off and hit left median divider. *ak | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - ARM - IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | |||
| 02/26/2000 | |||
| Bolt on the idler arm snapped, causing the timing chain to drop, and resulting in a bent engine valve. dealer and manufacturer have been notified.*ak | |||
| While driving with cruise engaged,attempted to brake and to disengage cruise control, there was no response, cruise continued, upon pressing harder on brake pedal, vehicle wheels locked up, went into skid, hit barrier at approx. 65mph, not fixed. *ak | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 04/07/1997 | 2 | 09/01/1996 | |
| Car will not travel straight. it pulls sharply to the left and right . it is dangerous. | |||