The steering knuckle is a crucial part that connects your steering system to your wheels. In some cases, the one in your vehicle could break in the hub area due to a design or material flaw.
Risk if Unfixed
If the steering knuckle breaks, you could lose control of your vehicle and crash without warning. This is a serious risk to your safety.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty steering knuckle with a new one, free of charge, and will also reimburse you for any labor costs associated with the repair.
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Original — What Happened
DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS<SUP>TM</SUP>" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OR DESIGN DEFECT COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING IN THE HUB AREA.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Original — Remedy
DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE THE REPAIR FACILITY OR OWNER FOR LABOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN'S TOLL-FREE HOTLINE AT 1-800-523-2492 AND PRESS 5.
The fuel pressure regulator in your vehicle is a safety device that helps control fuel pressure in the tank. Unfortunately, some of these regulators don't have a crucial seal that could cause a fuel leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If the regulator fails, fuel may leak from the tank, which could cause a fire. This is a serious situation that could put you and others at risk.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty regulator with a new one that includes the necessary seal, completely free of charge. You'll receive a notification letter with instructions on how to schedule the repair.
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CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
The clamp on your vehicle's gas tank is what keeps the fuel hose securely attached. In some cases, this clamp can become loose and come undone.
Risk if Unfixed
If the clamp separates, fuel can leak out of your tank, which can be a fire hazard and also waste fuel.
Free Fix
Your dealer will check the fuel hose clamp and tighten it if it's loose. If needed, they'll reposition the clamp to make sure it's secure – and this repair is completely free for you.
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VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE CLAMP THAT SECURES THE FLEXIBLE FUEL FILL HOSE TO THE METAL FILL TUBE MAY BE LOOSE AND COULD SEPARATE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS COULD CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE EXCEEDING THE PERMISSIBLE AMOUNT.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL HOSE FILL NECK CLAMP AND, IF NECESSARY, REPOSITION AND TIGHTEN THE CLAMP.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
The rear spindle rod in your vehicle has a small metal bolt that keeps the rear wheels stable. In some cases, this bolt can break loose.
Risk if Unfixed
If the bolt breaks, the rear wheel could shift, making your vehicle pull to one side while you're driving. This could cause you to lose control and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty bolt with a new one, free of charge. This repair is necessary to ensure your safety on the road, and it won't cost you a thing.
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Original — What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR DRUM BRAKES. THE BOLT HEAD(S) ON THE REAR SPINDLE ROD CAN SEPARATE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE REAR WHEEL CAN SHIFT, CAUSING REAR STEERING OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Your vehicle has a label on the sunvisor that shows where the airbags are. In some Oldsmobile and Buick vehicles, this label doesn't meet safety standards because it's too small.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're involved in a crash, this label might not help you correctly position yourself for airbag deployment, increasing your risk of injury. It's a safety issue, but it's not a direct safety feature that can fail while driving.
Free Fix
Your dealer will give you a new, compliant airbag label with instructions on how to install it. If you're in a hurry, you can also get the label and instructions at the dealer for free. Just show up with the recall notice.
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VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH SUNVISOR LOCATED AIR BAG LABELS, FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLES SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES HAVE A MESSAGE AREA LESS THAN 30 CM WHICH DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARD.
Original — Remedy
GM WILL MAIL A NEW BILINGUAL AIR BAG LABEL WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. HOWEVER, THE CUSTOMER MAY BRING THE LABEL TO THEIR DEALER FOR INSTALLATION FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 4, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537 OR BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300.
The side airbag in your vehicle is a safety feature that deploys to protect you in the event of a collision. In some cases, the part that inflates the airbag can break apart from the main module, leaving you without proper protection.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, the airbag might not work as designed, putting you at greater risk of injury in a crash. In the worst case, a broken piece could even fly down and hit someone's foot in the back seat.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the entire side impact airbag module with a new one, free of charge. This repair is urgent and should be done as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE DRIVER SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG INFLATOR SEPARATES FROM THE AIR BAG MODULE DURING DEPLOYMENT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE INFLATOR SEPARATES, THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY PROPERLY DURING A CRASH AND OCCUPANT PROTECTION WOULD BE REDUCED. IF IS ALSO POSSIBLE THAT A SEPARATED INFLATOR COULD BE PROPELLED DOWNWARD AND COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO A REAR SEAT PASSENGER WHOSE FOOT IS POSITIONED APPROXIMATELY UNDER THE INFLATOR MODULE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG MODULE.
The seatbelt buckle in your vehicle is a critical safety part that keeps you secure in case of a crash. In certain models, the buckle might not be strong enough to properly restrain you, which is a serious issue.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash, the seatbelt might not work as it should, and you could be at risk of injury or worse, because you won't be properly restrained.
Free Fix
Your dealer will check the buckle's date code and replace it with a new, safer one if necessary – and this service is free to you.
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VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY DATE CODES AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE ANY SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.
