FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
88,303 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS
THE FRONT SHOULDER BELT RETRACTORS MAY HAVE REDUCED SENSITIVITY OF THE LOCK-UP FEATURE AND WOULD NOT FUNCTION IN A SUDDEN DECELERATION OR CRASH.
722,884 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY ON THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ADJUSTED AND COULD BECOME BENT. THIS WILL LEAD TO A CONDITION WHERE FULL PRIMARY LATCH ENGAGEMENT IS NOT ATTAINED.
Remedy: REPLACE THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY, THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY, AND THE SUPPORT BRACKET.
290,408 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
A DOOR HINGE (UPPER OR LOWER) MAY BREAK WHILE OPENING OR CLOSING THE DOOR MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO REPOSITION AND CLOSE PROPERLY.
Remedy: REPLACE DOOR HINGES ON BOTH DOORS.
170,769 vehicles affected
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY ADJUSTED RESULTING IN LATCH BECOMING BENT.
Remedy: INSPECT AND REPLACE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLIES AS REQUIRED.
282,052 vehicles affected
IN 8/98 WE BEGAN TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE A/C. WE HAVE SPENT ALMOST $2000, IN REPAIRS AND IT IS STILL NOT WORKING. WE ARE NOW BEING TOLD IT IS THE COMPRESSOR, EVEN THOUGH WE HAD IT REPLACED IN 8/98, ALONG WITH THE ACCUMULATOR. WE HAVE HAD FAN MOTORS AND FAN BLADES REPLACED. ALSO WE HAD THE EVAPORATOR CLEANED AND SERVICED. WE NO CANNOT AFFORD TO PURCHASE A NEW VEHICLE AT THIS TIME. WE JUST SOMEONE TO HELP US WITH OUR PROBLEM. WE LIVE IN FLORIDA AND REALLY NEED THE A/C WHEN IT IS 98DEGREES OUTSIDE!*AK
LOCK PROBLEMS WOULD NOT UNLOCK WITH OR WITHOUT A KEY AND PAINT PROBLEMS ON THE HOOD. *AK
HOOD LATCH AND DOOR LATCHES FAILED. NLM
HOOD LATCH AND DOOR LATCHES FAILED. NLM
CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. NLM
BLINKER SWITCH FAILED. NLM
HOOD LATCH FAILED WHILE DRIVING CAUSING DAMAGE TO ROOF AND WINDSHIELD WHEN HOOD OPENED. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). MJS
WHEN IT RAINS THE VEHICLE IS FLOODED ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE ONLY. WATER IS COMING IN FROM THE WINDSHIELD, BUT THE DEALER CAN'T FIND OUT THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
MECHANISM THAT RETRACTS AND LOCKS THE SEATBELTS IN PLACE, DOES NOT FUNCTION FOR FRONT DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDES SEATBELTS. *AK
COMING OUT OF PARKING LOT THE GAS PEDAL GOT STUCK, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY ACCELERATE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK
Crash
VEHICLE STALLS AT IDLE AND ON DECELERATION.
BRACKET HOLDING THE FRONT OF DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE.
LEFT BRACKET BROKE AWAY FROM THE BOTTOM MOUNTING BOLT, TO THE MOUNTING BRACKET FOR THE POWER STEERING RACK AND PINION.
LEFT BRACKET BROKE AWAY FROM THE BOTTOM MOUNTING BOLT, TO THE MOUNTING BRACKET FOR THE POWER STEERING RACK AND PINION.
IGNITION MODULE FAILED TWICE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN IN TRAFFIC. (QCAW)
PAINT ON BODY AND TOP OF VEHICLE APPEARS TO BE OXIDIZING. WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR 1990 AND EARLIER MODELS.
PAINT IS PEELING FROM VEHICLE.
WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 35MPH, THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE FLEW UP AND BROKE THE WINDSHIELD; IT ALSO OBSTRUCTED THE DRIVER'S VIEW. DRIVER MANAGED TO STEER VEHICLE TO SIDE OF ROAD. WILL BE TAKING TO DEALER. *AK
DRIVER'S SEAT BECAME LOOSE AND SEPERATED FROM THE SEAT TRACK. THIS WAS CAUSED BY METAL PIECES FALLING OFF. *AK
HOOD LATCH FAILED, CAUSING HOOD TO FLY OPEN/CRACKING WINDSHIELD/ROOF DAMAGE.
BOOSTER PUSH ROD RETAINER CLIP BROKE.
WHILE DRIVNG THE VEHICLE ABOUT (25) MPH THE BELT TENSIONER BRACKET ON THE ENGINE CRACKED AND CAME APART. THE OWNER IS REPLACING PART HIMSELF. *AK
WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE THE STEERING SEEMS TO HAVE NO POWER UNTIL IT GETS WARM. IT SEEMS LIKE DRIVING A TRACTOR. *AK *JB
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/PADS REPLACED.
RUBBER AROUND DOORS LEAK.
FRONT END REPLACED TWICE, ALIGNMENT GOES OFF FREQUENTLY.
TRANSMISSION SLIPS OUT OF GEAR WHEN IDLING.
HOOD BUCKLING, AND HOOD LATCH SHAKES WHEN VEHICLE IS MOVING, PRIOR TO RECALL.
HOOD BUCKLING, AND HOOD LATCH SHAKES WHEN VEHICLE IS MOVING, PRIOR TO RECALL.
LOW COOLANT PROBE FAILED, RADIATOR CAP REPLACED AND NEW INLET TANK PUT IN.
LOW COOLANT PROBE FAILED, RADIATOR CAP REPLACED AND NEW INLET TANK PUT IN.
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/PADS REPLACED.
TAILPIPE RELEASES WHITE SMOKE. *SD
GAS GAUGE DOES NOT READ ACCURATELY. *SD
HEAD GASKET REPLACED. *SD
HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *SD
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FAILED 3 TIMES. *SD
IGNITION MODULE FAILED. *SD