ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect Description
PLASTIC PRODUCTION ENGINE VALVE ROCKER COVER MAY LEAK OIL DUE TO WARPING OR IMPROPER SEALING.
Consequence
OIL COULD IGNITE AND CREATE AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy
REPLACE ENGINE VALVE ROCKER COVER.
5,645 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: AM GENERAL CORPORATION
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect Description
VACUUM HARNESS ASSEMBLY HOSES BECOME LOOSE AND CAN CONTACT ENGINE EXHAUST PORTS. CONTACT WITH EXHAUST EXPOSES HOSES TO HIGH TEMPERATURE WHICH CAUSES CARBONIZATION OF THE HOSES MATERIAL.
Consequence
AS A RESULT, COMBUSTION OR AUTO IGNITION CAN TAKE PLACEAND THE HOSE IGNITES WHICH CAN CAUSE SEVERE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DAMAGE ANDPOSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE DUE TO FIRE.
Remedy
REROUTE VACUUM HOSES TO PRECLUDE CONTACT WITH EXHAUST SYSTEM.
5,645 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: AM GENERAL CORPORATION
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
WHEN TESTED ACCORDING TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". RUPTURES IN THE FUEL SYSTEM OCCURRED IN A 30 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK. THE HARDWARE USED TO ATTACH THE BODY TO THE CHASSIS FAILED IN THE TEST. MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE"
... S BODY DURING THE COLLISION RESULTED IN RUPTURES IN FUEL SYSTEM.Read moreRemedy
ADDITIONAL HARDWARE WILL BE INSTALLED TO TIE THE REAR BODY TO THE REAR BUMPER, A SPACER WILL BE PLACED IN FRONT OF THE FUEL TANK, AND THE FUEL LINES WILL BE REROUTED TO PREVENT SHEARING. WORK WILL BE COMPLETED WITHOUT CHARGE.
497 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: AM GENERAL CORPORATION