The steering knuckle is a crucial part that connects your steering system to your wheels. In some cases, the steering knuckle in your vehicle may be faulty and could break, especially in the hub area.
Risk if Unfixed
If the steering knuckle breaks, you could lose control of your vehicle and crash without any warning. This is a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Your dealership will replace the defective steering knuckle for free, and they'll also reimburse you for any labor costs. You should contact your dealership as soon as possible to schedule 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. In some cases, the type of regulator installed after January 9, 2007, was missing a critical seal, which could cause it to fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the regulator fails, fuel could leak out and potentially ignite, causing a fire. This poses a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty fuel pressure regulator with a new one, at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
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.
The airbag label in your vehicle is a crucial safety warning that tells you how to use your airbags. However, the label on your sunvisor is smaller than it should be, so it doesn't meet safety standards.
Risk if Unfixed
If there's an accident, the airbag label may not be clear or easy to read, which could delay your reaction and increase your risk of injury.
Free Fix
You'll receive a new airbag label by mail with easy installation instructions. If you don't receive it, you can take it to your dealer and have it installed for free.
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Original — What Happened
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 designed to protect you in the event of a crash. However, in some cases, the inflator that propels the airbag can break away from its housing during deployment.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, the airbag won't work properly, leaving you more vulnerable in a crash. It's also possible that sharp fragments could fly out and hit a rear seat passenger's foot, causing injury.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the airbag module to ensure it works correctly in the event of an accident. This repair is completely free of charge.
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Original — What Happened
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 seat belt buckle in your vehicle is the part that connects the seat belt to the seat. Unfortunately, some of these buckles weren't made correctly and might not hold up in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash, your seat belt might not work properly, which means you won't be securely restrained. This increases the risk of serious injury or worse.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect the seat belt buckle and replace it if it's not up to standard, completely free of charge. You should schedule this repair right away to ensure your safety.
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Original — What Happened
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.
