1994 CHEVROLET CAPRICE Recalls (10)

Campaign:
94V049000 on 03/30/1994
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hose
Manufactured:
02/28/1993 - 09/30/1993
Affected:
8,475
Defect:
The engine oil cooler inlet hose may have been installed too close to the steering gear causing chafing. the chafing can eventually wear through the hose's protective sleeve resulting in engine oil leaking onto the engine.
Consequence:
If this occurs, the oil leak onto the engine can result in an engine compartment fire.
Notes:
System: engine cooling system: hoses.vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with engine oil coolers and 5.7l or 4.3l engines.note: if your equipment is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact chevrolet service center at 1-800-222-1020, buick service center at 1-800-521-7300, or cadillac service center at 1-800-458-8006. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Campaign:
94V076000 on 05/02/1994
Component:
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts
Manufactured:
02/28/1993 - 02/28/1994
Affected:
139
Defect:
Paint on the wheel mounting surfaces can act as a shim between the wheel and the rotor/drum. as the vehicle is driven, the wheel imbeds into the paint, loosening the lug nut and causing a loss of clamp load.
Consequence:
Once clamp load is lost, all tire loads are taken by the wheel studs resulting in a fracture of the wheel studs. this could cause the wheel to separate from the vehicle and could result in a vehicles crash without prior warning.
Correction:
Dealers will clean the wheel mounting surfaces for all four wheels. also, the wheel studs will be inspected for damage and will be replaced as necessary.
Notes:
System: wheels; lug nuts; bolts.vehicle description: passenger cars. note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, buick at 1-800-521-7300, or cadillac at 1-800-458-8006. also, please contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Campaign:
94V210000 on 11/01/1994
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
Manufactured:
02/28/1993 - 05/31/1994
Affected:
130,581
Defect:
The fuel tank attachment strap fasteners were not properly tightened. the fasteners can completely detach, eventually allowing the fuel tank to sag and the bottom of the tank to strike the roadway.
Consequence:
This can result in a fuel tank leak and fire if the leaking fuel is exposed to a source of ignition.
Correction:
Dealers will retighten the fuel tank strap fasteners.
Notes:
System: fuel; fuel tank assembly; attachments.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020; cadillac at 1-800-458-8006; or buick at 1-800-521-7300. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Campaign:
95V082000 on 04/30/1995
Component:
Vehicle speed control:springs
Manufactured:
03/31/1994 - 11/30/1994
Affected:
87,039
Defect:
These vehicles fail to conform to fmvss no. 124, "accelerator control systems." at low temperatures, excessive friction can occur in the accelerator pedal assembly.
Consequence:
Consequence of non-compliance: in the event of a failure of the trottle return spring, if there is excessive friction in the pedal assembly, the engine speed may not return to idle increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assembly.
Notes:
System: fuel; throttle linkages and control; return spring; fmvss no. 124.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, buick at 1-800-521-7300, or cadillac at 1-800-458-8006. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Campaign:
96V019000 on 01/31/1996
Component:
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Manufactured:
02/28/1993 - 11/30/1994
Affected:
308
Defect:
Defective lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts were not properly torqued and can loosen.
Consequence:
If the lower control arm ball joint loosens, fatigues and separates from the front suspension knuckle, it could cause loss of vehicle control.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts for proper torque. if the ball joint has loosened from the knuckle, both the ball joint and the knuckle will be replaced.
Notes:
System: suspension; independent front control arm; lower; ball joint. vehicle description: passenger vehicles exported to guam and puerto rico. note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1022, buick at 1-800-521-7300, or cadillac at 1-800-458-8006. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Campaign:
96V020000 on 01/31/1996
Component:
Suspension:rear
Manufactured:
03/31/1990 - 09/30/1995
Affected:
154,214
Defect:
The rear lower control arm can crack at the rear stabilizer bar attachment.
Consequence:
This condition can be aggravated by the severe duty cycle of these vehicles and eventually cause the lower control arm to fracture completely causing a loss of vehicle control without prior warning.
Correction:
Dealers will replace both rear lower control arms and rear stabilizer bar attachments.
Notes:
System: suspension; single axle; rear; control arm. vehicle description: police (seo 9c1) vehicles and taxi cabs (seo 9c6). note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Campaign:
06E026000 on 03/22/2006
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
61,944
Defect:
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence:
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Correction:
Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
06E065000 on 07/16/2006
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
3,593
Defect:
Certain aj motorsport combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence:
Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Aj motorsport will notify owners and offer reimbursement for the lamps. the recall began on july 31, 2006. owners may contact aj motorsport at 626-618-2026.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aj motorsport aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
09E012000 on 04/06/2009
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
16,270
Defect:
Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence:
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
09E025000 on 05/10/2009
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights
Affected:
42,540
Defect:
Dope, inc. is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence:
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dope, inc. will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. at 1-626-272-1798.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

1994 CHEVROLET CAPRICE TSBs (13)

Bulletin:
476511A
Component:
116200 electrical system:ignition:module
Summary:
new caliibration to correct sluggish performance/speedometer inaccuracy. *tw
Bulletin:
438206
Component:
136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Summary:
wiper chatter during cold weather. *tw
Bulletin:
533403
Component:
161000 structure:frame and members
Summary:
rear wheel/tire position in wheel well opening. *tw
Bulletin:
438206A
Component:
136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Summary:
Unknown
Bulletin:
533205
Component:
341000 communications:horn assembly
Summary:
horn may honk without driver activation (replacing steering wheel and sir module assembly). *sd
Bulletin:
576516A
Component:
063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Summary:
Mild shutter or sail-on between 40 to 60 mph, stall in reverse. *tw
Bulletin:
776513
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Water in air pump and/or dtc p0410, p0412, p1415, p1416, p0100, p0101, p0102 and dtc 48 (install air pump service kit). *tw
Bulletin:
676114A
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Engine noise (install valve stem oil seal). *tw
Bulletin:
9709013202B
Component:
011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
Summary:
Experiencing intermittent steering column snap or click noise when turning. *yc
Bulletin:
9709016114B
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Experiencing engine noise. *yc
Bulletin:
876527
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles experience engine miss/ poor driveability symptoms. *yc
Bulletin:
020730024A
Component:
103400 power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
Summary:
Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt
Bulletin:
PIC4696C
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

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