1989 LAFORZA LAFORZA Recalls (4)
- Campaign:
- 89V181000 on 11/05/1989
- Component:
- Power train:driveline
- Manufactured:
- 03/31/1989 - 09/30/1989
- Affected:
- 189
- Defect:
- An incorrect bolt and nut arrangement and size was used to install both front and rear drive drive shaft assemblies at the differential pinion flanges.
- Consequence:
- This could cause the driveshaft to loosen, vibrate andmay result in the driveshaft detaching with potential for loss of control andan accident.
- Correction:
- Install correct attaching bolts and torque to proper specifications.
- Notes:
- System: driveshaft attaching bolts.
- Campaign:
- 90V013000 on 01/31/1990
- Component:
- Equipment:other:labels
- Manufactured:
- 03/31/1989 - 09/30/1989
- Affected:
- 188
- Defect:
- Tire inflation pressure recommended for rear tire will not support gross axle weight rating; also, wheel rims are not stamped dot.
- Consequence:
- During heavy towing or hauling of heavy loads, inflation of rear tires would present a risk of tire failure and vehicles would not comply with fmvss 120.
- Correction:
- Provide correct tire inflation information on a new combined certification - tire information label, and stamp wheel rims with dot.
- Notes:
- System:rear axle / fmvss 120.vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicle.
- Campaign:
- 90V019000 on 02/21/1990
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
- Manufactured:
- 03/31/1989 - 12/31/1989
- Affected:
- 268
- Defect:
- Improperly machined brake pedal to push rod pivot bolts have a tendency to work themselves loose from the retaining nut, which could lead to brake failure.
- Consequence:
- If the nut worked itself loose, pivot bolt would fall out, leaving the brake pedal assembly detached from the brake booster reaction rod, which would disable the hydraulic brake system and lead to an accident.
- Correction:
- Replace pivot bolt and nut with upgraded bolt and nut lock.
- Notes:
- System: brakes ; pedal push rod bolts.vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles.
- Campaign:
- 90V127001 on 07/30/1990
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
- Manufactured:
- 03/31/1989 - 12/31/1989
- Affected:
- 323
- Defect:
- Design defect of the sealing grommet causes inadequate sealing of fuel filler neck at the fuel tank, which may result in fuel leakage.
- Consequence:
- Leaking fuel could catch fire if an ignition source is
- Correction:
- Install replacement fuel tank and hardware.
- Notes:
- System: fuel tank filler neck.vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicle.
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