1991 EAGLE PREMIER
7 recalls, 82 complaints - 8 TSBs
98V005000 Jan 12, 1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, OR WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRI... Read more
Consequence
THE REDUCED STRENGTH CAN ALLOW THE CAST IRON WEAR SURFACE TO SEPARATE FROM THE HUB, REDUCING THE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE ROTORS WITH ROTORS THAT ARE COATED WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION.
96V099000 Jun 13, 1996
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Defect Description
THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.
Consequence
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE ABS FUNCTION COULD BE LOST AND REDUCED POWER ASSIST WOULD BE EXPERIENCED DURING VEHICLE BRAKING INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL TEST THE VEHICLE'S ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES IF NECESSARY. ALSO THE WARRANTY ON ALL ABS COMPONENTS WILL BE EXTENDED TO 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES (EXCEPT FOR THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND THE PUMP-MOTOR ASSEMBLY WHICH WILL HAVE A LIFETIME COVERAGE). OWNERS W... Read more
95V213000 Nov 7, 1995
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT SYSTEMS CAN MALFUNCTION AND BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Consequence
THE LACK OF PASSIVE RESTRAINTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE COLLISION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SYSTEM TRACK AND DRIVE ASSEMBLY ON AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT SYSTEMS WHICH ARE CURRENTLY INOPERATIVE AND THOSE SYSTEMS WHEN THEY BECOME INOPERATIVE IN THE FUTURE.
94V006000 Jan 11, 1994
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Defect Description
THE END CAP CONNECTING THE HEAT EXCHANGER'S CORE TO THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM COULD RUPTURE AND ALLOW HOT COOLANT TO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
Consequence
THE COOLANT ESCAPING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT COULD CONTACT THE DRIVER'S FEET AND INJURE THE DRIVER. ALSO, STEAM FROM THE HEATER LIQUID WILL CLOUD ON THE WINDOW SURFACES AND IMPAIR THE DRIVER'S VISION. IN EITHER CASE, FAILURE OF THE HEATER CORE END CAP COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
A COOLANT TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED HEATER CORE FLUID BYPASS VALVE WILL BE INSTALLED.
91V191000 Nov 1, 1991
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM HIGH PRESSURE HOSE MAY LEAK OR DETACH AT ITS CRIMPED END FITTING RESULTING IN THE DISCHARGE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID.
Consequence
FLUID DISCHARGE EVENTUALLY CAUSES THE LOSS OF BOTH THEANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND HYDRAULIC ASSIST FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM, RESULTING ININCREASED LIKELIHOOD OF BRAKE LOCKUP AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES, WHICHCOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE ABS HIGH PRESSURE HOSE WITH A HOSE OF DIFFERENT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION.
91V042000 Mar 11, 1991
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Defect Description
ROUTING OF BATTERY MAIN FEED WIRING MAY ALLOW IT TO CONTACT THE AIR CLEANER BRACKET AND CONTNUED CONTACT MAY LEAD TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence
THE ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUSED BY CONTINUOUS CONTACT COULDRESULT IN THE IGNITION OF THE WIRING INSULATION, AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
THE MAIN FEED ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL BE REROUTED AND SECURED WITH TIE STRAPS AWAY FROM THE AIR CLEANER BRACKET.
91V027000 Feb 13, 1991
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
REAR BRAKE TUBE ROUTING IS CONTACTED BY FUEL TANK HEAT SHIELD WHEN SUSPENSION IS IN FULL JOUNCE POSITION. THIS DAMAGES THE BRAKE FLUID TUBE, CAUSING A LEAK.
Consequence
LOSS OF FLUID FROM HALF OF THE DIAGONALLY SPLIT BRAKEHYDRAULIC SYSTEM AFFECTS BRAKING CAPABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
MODIFY HEAT SHIELD TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL FOR SHIELD CONTACTING BRAKE TUBE.
Complaint Statistics
82 total complaints
2 crashes 1 fires 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 6 |
| SEAT BELTS | 5 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 4 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE | 4 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 |
SEAT BELTS
Dec 22, 2010
Incident date: Dec 8, 2010
SPONTANEOUS FAILURE--RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SHOULDER AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT RETRACTOR STUCK IN EXTENDED POSITION--WILL NOT RETRACT--1991 EAGLE PREMIER. *TR
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Feb 22, 2002
RECALL 94V00600 CONCERNING HEATER CORE FAILURE. MANUFACTURER WILL NOT HONOR. RECALL. ALSO, VEHICLE HAS OTHER RECALLS THAT MANUFACTURER WILL NOT HONOR. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Oct 25, 2000
BRAKE FAILURE, CONSUMER SLAMMED ON BRAKES AND VEHICLE BARELY STOPPED CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT A DEER. *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Oct 24, 2000
BRAKE FAILURE, CONSUMER SLAMMED ON BRAKES AND VEHICLE BARELY STOPPED CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT A DEER. *SLC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 22, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Jul 27, 2000
Incident date: May 5, 2000
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, WITH HEATER ON, SMOKE STARTED POURING OUT OF THE DASHBOARD. THERE WAS NO FIRE. AFTER THIS HAPPENED, OWNER DISCONNECTED THE HEATER. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. OWNER WAS TOLD THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF RECALL # 94V006000, AND WOULD NOT BE SERVICED FREE O... Read more
POWER TRAIN
May 19, 2000
Incident date: Apr 26, 2000
THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED MULTIPLE TIMES IN THE COURSE OF THE DAY. IT IS NOT THE FIRST TIME THAT THE SPEEDOMETER HAS FAILED. ON MOST OTHER OCCASIONS, SPEEDOMETER FAILURE APPEARED TO BE TEMPERATURE RELATED, BUT FOR THE INCIDENT LISTED HERE, IT WAS A RANDOM, UNEXPECTED OCCURRENCE. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Apr 14, 2000
Incident date: Mar 16, 2000
WHILE IN DRIVE VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY SURGED, RESULTING IN A COLLISION WHICH CAUSED MINOR INJURIES. *AK
Crash
1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Aug 5, 1999
Incident date: Jul 28, 1999
THE METAL STRAP THAT SUPPORTS THE FUEL TANK RUSTED, FALLING AND DRAGGING ON THE GROUND. THIS COULD CAUSE THE FUEL TANK TO DROP. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM WILL BE CORRECTED BY THE DEALERSHIP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Nov 5, 1998
Incident date: Oct 30, 1998
RECEIVED NOTICE (94V006000) & TOOK TO DEALER. WAS SUPPOSED TO REPAIR HEATER CORE. RECALL REMEDY FAILED. *AK *ML
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Oct 20, 1998
Incident date: Jun 15, 1998
RECALL WORK COMPLETED HOWEVER NOT DONE PROPERLY, CAUSING ALL FOUR WHEELS TO DROP. RECALL WORK ON FRONT BRAKE ROTORS.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Oct 14, 1998
Incident date: Sep 22, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 20, 1998
Incident date: Nov 1, 1997
ANTI-FREEZE ESCAPES INTO INTERIOR AND CAUSES WINDOW TO FOG. IT ALSO AFFECTS THE AIR CONDITIONING.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 26, 1998
Incident date: Jun 23, 1998
ENGINE FAILURE.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Jul 13, 1998
SEAT BELTS DO NOT FIT PROPERLY WITHOUT ADDITIONAL DEVICES.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Jun 10, 1998
DOOR LATCHES AND LOCKS FAIL CONTINUOUSLY.
SEAT BELTS
Apr 20, 1998
RECALL ON SEAT BELTS, HOWEVER REPAIRS WERE NOT MADE.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Apr 20, 1998
Incident date: Apr 1, 1997
WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Apr 20, 1998
Incident date: Apr 1, 1997
CALIPER FROZE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Apr 20, 1998
Incident date: Apr 1, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS CORRODED AND FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Apr 3, 1998
Incident date: Oct 10, 1997
THE HEADLIGHTS DO NOT ALWAYS COME ON, AND SOMETIMES THEY GO OFF WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAPPENS WHEN USING THE TURN SIGNAL AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Apr 3, 1998
Incident date: Oct 10, 1997
THE HEADLIGHTS DO NOT ALWAYS COME ON, AND SOMETIMES THEY GO OFF WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAPPENS WHEN USING THE TURN SIGNAL AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 13, 1998
Incident date: Feb 10, 1998
VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL # 607 (NHTSA 94V006) TWICE, AND THE PROBLE STILL EXISTS. VEHICLE IS AT DEALERSHIP. DEALER STATES THAT THE HEAD GASKETS HAVE BLOWN ON VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Mar 13, 1998
Incident date: Feb 10, 1998
VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL # 607 (NHTSA 94V006) TWICE, AND THE PROBLE STILL EXISTS. VEHICLE IS AT DEALERSHIP. DEALER STATES THAT THE HEAD GASKETS HAVE BLOWN ON VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Mar 3, 1998
THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH WILL GO OUT INTERMITTENTLY, INCLUDING THE TAIL LIGHTS AND TURNING SIGNALS. DEALER SAYS IT MAY BE CLUSTER MODULE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 20, 1997
ENGINE STALLS.
WHEELS:HUB
Sep 4, 1997
Incident date: Feb 6, 1997
DUE TO EXCESS NOISE, THE LEFT REAR WHEEL HUB AND BEARING WERE REPLACED.
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
Sep 4, 1997
Incident date: Feb 6, 1997
DUE TO EXCESS NOISE, THE LEFT REAR WHEEL HUB AND BEARING WERE REPLACED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Aug 28, 1997
THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Aug 28, 1997
FAN BELT FAILED.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Aug 28, 1997
HEATER CORE FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Aug 28, 1997
THERMOSTAT FAILED.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Aug 21, 1997
CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT RECALL REPAIR ON MOTORIZED SEAT BELT IS INADEQUATE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Jul 2, 1997
Incident date: May 4, 1997
BRAKE FAILURE, THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS SEPARATED WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKES. *AK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
May 2, 1997
TRANSMISSION SLIPS WHILE DRIVING, HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND STIL CONTINUES TO SLIP. *AK
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Mar 20, 1997
Incident date: Aug 9, 1996
THE VEHICLE'S STEERING COLUMN CAME LOOSE. HAVING LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHICH RESULTED IN THE BOLTS BEING SHEARED OFF ALSO HEARD A POPPING NOISE BEFORE INCIDENT TOOK PLACE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Jan 16, 1997
OWNER STATES THAT ENGINE OVERHEATS, AND THAT THIS IS A CONSTANT PROBLEM. SHE ALSO NOTES THAT SHE HAD RECALL WORK DONE ON THE PROBLEM. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Oct 16, 1996
ELECTRICAL SHORT.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Oct 16, 1996
WHEN FILLING GAS TANK, GAS SPILLS BACK OUT ONTO GROUND.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Nov 8, 1994
BRAKE CALIPERS AND PADS REPLACED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Nov 8, 1994
BRAKE CALIPERS AND PADS REPLACED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Oct 16, 1996
ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Oct 16, 1996
WINDSHIELD FOGS UP, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Oct 16, 1996
WINDOW HANDLES INOPERATIVE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 21, 1996
Incident date: Oct 20, 1996
ELECTRICAL SHORT, CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT HIGH SPEED AND EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. *AK
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
Oct 15, 1996
Incident date: Sep 1, 1995
LOSS OF CONTROL IS EXPERIENCED DUE TO A BROKEN BOLT IN THE POWER STEERING RACK.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Oct 10, 1996
Incident date: May 30, 1995
TRANSMISSION COOLER LEAK.
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Oct 10, 1996
Incident date: Aug 23, 1993
FRONT PASSENGER POWER WINDOW STUCK.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
Oct 10, 1996
Incident date: Aug 31, 1993
AXLE BOOTS/CV JOINTS REPLACED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 10, 1996
Incident date: Feb 21, 1995
TIMING CHAIN REPLACED.
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EPA Fuel Economy, 1991 EAGLE PREMIER
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 24.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,300 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Large Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1991 EAGLE PREMIER
8 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 220000 SEATS | 3 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
0800600REV
Dec 29, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
2300800B
Nov 24, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
230800
Mar 3, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
080600
Feb 25, 2000
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT
233599REVA
Oct 1, 1999
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS
233599
Sep 3, 1999
220000 SEATS
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
081698
Apr 17, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK
081695REVA
Oct 1, 1995
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 08-16-95, DATED APR. 14, 1995. IF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR **REPEATEDLY** PRESSES AND RELEASES THE SET BUTTON WITH THEIR FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR (A 'LIFT FOOT SET' TO BEGIN SPEED CONTROL OPER
NHTSA Safety Investigations, EAGLE PREMIER
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE94060
Opened: Aug 3, 1994 , Closed: Dec 29, 1994
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
There is no summary currently available
EAGLE PREMIER - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the EAGLE PREMIER across all model years (1988, 1992).
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Total Recalls
415
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
8
Reported Crashes
7
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths