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2 Recalls for 1992 MERCURY Tracer
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
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| June 2, 1994 | SUSPENSION:FRONT | THE OFFSET TOE ADJUSTING PIN CAN FRACTURE UNDER CONDITIONS SUCH AS TORSIONAL LOADS, FLEXING MOTION, IMPACT LOADS, AND OVERTORQUING. Remedy: DANA WILL PAY FOR REPLACEMENT AND LABOR COSTS OF THE ADJUSTMENT PIN WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE INSTALLING FACILITY AND THE VEHICLE OWNER. THESE PINS SHOULD BE REPLACED BY A FORD ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PIN ASSEMBLY. OWNER OR INSTALLER INQUIRIES CONCERNING THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN SHOULD CONTACT DANA SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-248-9606. |
| July 13, 1992 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | THE STOP LAMP SWITCHES COULD INTERMITTENTLY MALFUNCTION RESULTING IN THE STOP LAMPS NOT ILLUMINATING WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. Remedy: REPLACE THE FAULTY STOP LAMP SWITCHES. |
0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1992 MERCURY Tracer
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24 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1992 MERCURY Tracer
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 508147 | ||||
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SUSPENSION:REAR
ODI Number: 488031 | ||||
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FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11330208 | ||||
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 10045203 | ||||
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 983782 | ||||
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 984148 | ||||
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TIRES
ODI Number: 971301 | ||||
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STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 972722 | ||||
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 969758 | ||||
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STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 963790 | ||||
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 863615 | ||||
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
ODI Number: 839506 | ||||
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 829479 | ||||
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SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 829101 | ||||
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SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 812538 | ||||
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ODI Number: 800297 | ||||
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TIRES:TREAD/BELT
ODI Number: 740268 | ||||
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SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ODI Number: 730144 | ||||
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ODI Number: 558581 | ||||
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 544908 | ||||
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SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
ODI Number: 533172 | ||||
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POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 527399 | ||||
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
ODI Number: 518531 | ||||
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 481858 |
1 Investigations for 1992 MERCURY Tracer
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| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES |
59 Service Alerts for 1992 MERCURY Tracer
| Date | Description |
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| September 2, 2002 | 125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| March 17, 1997 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BLOWER MOTOR- “CHIRPING” OR “SQUEAKING” FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| March 17, 1997 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| May 3, 1999 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| June 12, 2000 | 150000 SEAT BELTS
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES REVISED PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE WORKSHOP MANUAL AND THE ELECTRICAL AND VACCUM TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL (EVTM). *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| January 10, 2000 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| July 26, 1999 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| March 2, 1998 | 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| October 25, 1996 | 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON AODE/4R7W TRANSMISSION MAIN CONTROL & CASE REPLACEMENT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| April 13, 1998 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
EXPERIENCING A WHINING / BUZZING NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| April 27, 1998 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| May 1, 1997 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
AUTHORIZED WARRANTY PART REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE PADS TO CORRECT EXCESSIVE BRAKE NOISE. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| November 18, 1996 | 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WIRING – ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| November 23, 1998 | 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| December 2, 1996 | 105200 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
AXKE LEAKS – FLUID LEAKS FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE AT AXLE SHAFTS – NEW DESIGN REPLACEMENT CV JOINT BOOTS. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| March 18, 1998 | 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
THE FRONT BRAKES MAY HAVE A PERSISTENT SQUEAL DURING BRAKING AT SPEEDS BELOW 56 KM/H (35 MPH). *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| March 18, 1998 | 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
A KNOCKING NOISE PROPORTIONAL TO WHEEL ROTATION MAY BE HEARD FROM THE FRONT BRAKES DURING GENTLE BRAKING. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| November 10, 1997 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
VEHICLES EXHIBITING A “SQUEAKING” OR “CHIRPING” FROM THE BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW BLOWER MOTOR SPEEDS. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| September 2, 2002 | 032100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| October 1, 1999 | 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT GRINDING NOISES, OR GREATER THAN NORMAL BRAKE ROUGHNESS WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IMMEDIATELY AFTER INSTALLING MOTORCRAFT BR-18 FRONT BRAKE PAD. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| July 1, 1999 | 150000 SEAT BELTS
ENGINEERING IS REVIEWING PASSIVE RESTRAINT (MOTORIZED SEATBELT) SYSTEMS IN CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| May 1, 1995 | 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
VEHICLES MAY HAVE A DISCONNECT OF THE IGNITION CONTROL MODULE (ICM) CONNECTOR OR MOISTURE BUILDUP WITHIN THE CONNECTOR. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| October 1, 1995 | 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE BECAUSE IT MAY BE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE RUBBER MATERIAL USED IN THE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM. IF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE IS USED TO LUBRICATE ANY PAR Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| June 28, 1999 | 125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| December 1, 1994 | 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
FUEL GAUGE ALWAYS READS FULL. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| April 1, 1995 | 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
UNKNOWN Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| April 1, 1995 | 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
UNKNOWN Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| April 1, 1995 | 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
UNKNOWN Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| April 1, 1995 | 138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
UNKNOWN Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| January 21, 2002 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME ENGINE ASSEMBLIES WITH ALUMINUM CYLINDER HEADS REPAIRED IN-VEHILE HAVE BEEN FOUND TO LEAK COOLANT AND/OR OIL FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| September 17, 2001 | 103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| April 13, 1998 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| February 3, 1997 | 034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
BRAKES- FRONT BRAKE “SQUEAL” BELOW 56 KM/H (35 MPH)- VEHICLE WITH 14 INCH WHEELS. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| August 1, 1998 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT BRIEF SPARK KNOCK ON ACCELERATION DURING HOT WEATHER ONCE THE ENGINE HAS THOROUGHLY WARMED UP. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| August 1, 1995 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
DOOR-GLOVE COMPARTMENT-IMPROVED LOCK ASSEMBLY AVAILABLE-PROBES THROUGH 7/1/94 AND ESCORT/TRACERS BUILT THROUGH 9/6/94 *SD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| March 1, 1995 | 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER MAY STCK OR BIND WHEN THE DRIVER TRIES TO ROTATE THE KEY. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| April 1, 1995 | 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
STEERING WHEEL SHAKE/VIBRATION AT IDLE WITH TRANSMISSION IN GEAR. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| February 1, 1995 | 136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
REVISED WIPER MOTOR. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| April 13, 1998 | 190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| July 21, 2003 | 103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER – SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| July 1, 1999 | 151100 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
BRIEF INFORMATION ON PASSIVE RESTRAINT (MOTORIZED SEATBELT) SYSTEMS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| July 1, 1995 | 062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
TEMPERATURE GAUGE – FLUCTUATING AND /OR INACCURATE HIGH READINGS. *SD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| January 23, 1997 | 034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
FRONT BRAKE SQUEAL/NOISE DURING LIGHT BRAKIE APPLICATIONS BELOW 35 MPH, REPLACE THE PADS/SHIMS KIT. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| January 23, 1997 | 034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
FRONT BRAKE SQUEAL/NOISE DURING LIGHT BRAKE APPLICATIONS BELOW 35 MPH, REPLACE THE PADS/SHIMS KIT. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| February 1, 1995 | 136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT – UPGRADED SERVICE KITS. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| March 3, 1997 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| June 1, 1995 | 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
STEERING WHEEL SHAKE AT IDLE. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| August 6, 2001 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| June 1, 2001 | 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
SOME VEHICLES PRODUCED THROUGH JULY 1999 MAY EXHIBIT REAR SUSPENSION SPRING FAILURE WITH NO RESULTING OPERATIONAL CONCERN. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| June 14, 1999 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
EXPERIENCING A WHINE / BUZZ TYPE NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO ON VEHICLES WITH AN IN-TANK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| October 1, 2001 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS ARITLCE IS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON REPLACEMENT OF OLD STYLE HOOD LAMP SWITCH TO THE RVISED MECHANICAL HOOD LAMP SWITCH. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| March 30, 1998 | 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| October 14, 2002 | 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| March 1, 1995 | 138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
BLOWER MOTOR – LOW SPEED TICKING NOISE. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| March 1, 1995 | 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ROUGHNESS CONCERN DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| March 18, 1998 | 354600 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR TOWING BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| November 1, 1994 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VEHICLES MAY HAVE A HARSH 1-2 OR 2-3 SHIFT. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| November 1, 1994 | 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
FRONT AND REAR BRAKE NOISE. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| June 1, 1995 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
UNKNOWN Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |