The intermediate steering shaft in your vehicle is a long rod that connects the steering column to the wheels. The part that connects two tubes in this rod, called a weld, might not be strong enough.
Risk if Unfixed
If this weld fails while you're driving, you could lose control of your steering, which could cause a serious accident.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the steering shaft with a new one that doesn't have this weakness, and it's completely free. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
DORMAN PRODUCTS IS RECALLING 3,900 INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFTS DORMAN PART NOS. 425-151, 425-152, AND 425-153, (SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS" BRAND NAME), BALKAMP #'S 7-3057, 7-3058, 7-3059 (SOLD UNDER THE "NAPA" BRAND NAME), AND PLATINUM PARTS #'S 2425151, 2425152, AND 2425153 MANUFACTURED DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2007. THESE REPLACEMENT STEERING SHAFTS CAN BE USED ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE WELD CONNECTING THE INNER TUBE TO THE OUTER TUBE MAY BE DEFECTIVE.
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IF THE WELD FAILS, LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 16, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN TOLL FREE AT 1-800-523-2492.
The fuel pressure regulator in your vehicle's fuel system helps keep the right amount of pressure in the fuel tank. In some cases, the regulators used in certain vehicles may not have an important seal that prevents fuel leaks.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel pressure regulator fails, fuel could leak out of the tank, which could cause a fire. This is a serious issue that could put you and others at risk.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty fuel pressure regulator with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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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.
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FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
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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 corner and bumper lamp assembly on your vehicle is a special light that helps other drivers see your vehicle from the side. In some after-market lamps sold for use on your vehicle, the amber side reflectors are missing.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're driving at night and these lamps are not visible, it could be harder for other drivers to see your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
You'll receive a full refund for the non-compliant lamp assembly from Sabersport, and you should contact them directly at 1-909-598-7589 to arrange for the refund.
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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.
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DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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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.
Your vehicle's headlight assembly is missing a small amber side reflector, which helps other drivers see your vehicle's position and direction. This reflector is a safety feature required by law.
Risk if Unfixed
Without this reflector, it's harder for other drivers to see you, which could lead to a vehicle crash, especially at night or in low-light conditions.
Free Fix
K2 Motor will give you a full refund for the defective headlight assembly, and you can contact them at 1-909-839-2992 to arrange the process.
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K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
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WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
The amber reflectors on your vehicle's corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights help make you visible to other drivers. Some replacement lamps sold for your vehicle are missing these reflectors.
Risk if Unfixed
If your vehicle's lamps are missing amber reflectors, they won't illuminate properly, making it harder for other drivers to see you, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Pro-A Motors will replace the non-compliant lamps with new ones that meet safety standards, free of charge. They'll contact you to arrange the replacement, and you can also reach them at 323-838-2988.
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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.
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WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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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.
Your vehicle's ignition switch can get too hot and melt its internal parts if you hold the key in the 'start' position for too long when the engine won't start.
Risk if Unfixed
If the switch is damaged, a fire could start in the steering column, even with the engine off and the key removed, and could spread to the interior of the car, potentially injuring occupants or damaging surrounding structures.
Free Fix
We'll replace your ignition switch and install a safety relay kit at no cost to you. You can schedule a free service appointment at your authorized dealership by March 1, 2004, or contact us at the phone numbers above if you don't receive the fix in a reasonable time.
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ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE ENGINE FAILS TO START AND THE DRIVER HOLDS THE KEY IN THE "START" POSITION FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD, HIGH CURRENT FLOWS THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH, AND SOMETIMES PRODUCES ENOUGH HEAT TO MELT INTERNAL SWITCH PARTS.
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IF THE SWITCH IS DAMAGED, A FIRE COULD OCCUR IN THE STEERING COLUMN, EVEN WITH THE ENGINE OFF AND THE KEY REMOVED. THE FIRE COULD SPREAD TO THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR, WHICH COULD INJURE OCCUPANTS OR CAUSE DAMAGE TO ADJOINING STRUCTURES.
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DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY KIT IN THESE VEHICLES TO PREVENT HIGH CURRENT FROM FLOWING THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH, AND CHECK THAT YOUR CAR WILL START WITH A PROPERLY CHARGED BATTERY AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN ON MARCH 1, 2004. 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 1-800-630-2438, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CHECK THEIR VEHICLE ONLINE BY GOING TO WWW.MYGMLINK.COM AND ENTERING THE VEHICLE'S IDENTIFICATION NUMBER.
Your vehicle's interior lighting system has a problem: the instrument panel lights are always on at full brightness and can't be adjusted.
Risk if Unfixed
If this isn't fixed, it could be harder to see outside your vehicle when driving at night, which might increase the risk of an accident.
Free Fix
The dealership will replace the fuel type indicator switch assembly, which controls the instrument panel illumination, at no cost to you.
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VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE BI-FUEL OPTION FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 101, "CONTROL LOCATION, IDENTIFICATION, AND ILLUMINATION." THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS IN THESE VEHICLES ARE AT FULL ILLUMINATION LEVELS AND CANNOT BE ADJUSTED. THE STANDARD REQUIRES AT LEAST TWO LEVELS OF ILLUMINATION.
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THIS COULD MAKE IT MORE DIFFICULT TO SEE OBJECTS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TYPE INDICATOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY, WHICH INCLUDES THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATION CONTROL.
