SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Manufacturer
CARDONE INDUSTRIES, INC.
What Happened
The master cylinder is a crucial part in your vehicle's brake system. It's responsible for sending brake fluid to your wheels when you press the brake pedal. In some cases, the seal in the master cylinder can fail, causing a leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If the master cylinder seal leaks, you'll lose brake fluid, which can cause your brakes to fail. This means your vehicle may not stop properly, leading to a potential crash.
Free Fix
Your dealership will help you replace the faulty master cylinder with a new one, at no cost to you. You'll be notified when the repair is available, and you should schedule it as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
What Happened
Your vehicle's automatic transmission has a hose that might be leaking due to a manufacturing defect, which could lead to a loss of transmission fluid.
Risk if Unfixed
If the hose leaks, it could cause problems with how your vehicle shifts gears and might produce smoke from the front of the car.
Free Fix
A free repair is available at your local dealership, where they will replace the faulty hose to keep your transmission running smoothly.
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VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. A HOSE MANUFACTURING PROCESS ALLOWED THE REINFORCEMENT YARD TO BREACH THE INNER LAYER OF SOME AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HOSES WEAKENING THE INNER WALL WHICH COULD RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID.
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FLUID LEAKAGE FROM THE COOLER HOSES CAN CAUSE TRANSAXLE DRIVEABILITY PROBLEMS AND SMOKE IF THE OIL CONTACTS THE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE.
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DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER HOSES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 9, 2001. 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 DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
What Happened
A faulty fuel hose in your vehicle's fuel system may not protect against ozone damage due to a manufacturing error.
Risk if Unfixed
If this hose fails, it could lead to a fire or other safety issue while driving.
Free Fix
You should have the fuel return hose replaced for free at your local dealership.
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VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE OUTER LAYER ONLY OF THIS 3-LAYER FUEL RETURN HOSE DOES NOT CONTAIN THE DESIRED OZONE PROTECTION DUE TO A PROCESSING ERROR.
The harness for your vehicle's crankshaft position sensor might get damaged if it touches a protective shield.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, the wiring insulation could wear out and cause your engine to shut down while driving, increasing the risk of an accident.
Free Fix
A dealership will re-route the crankshaft position sensor harness for you at no cost.
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VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HARNESS FOR THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH A NEW PROTECTIVE SHIELD CAUSING A GROUNDED CIRCUIT.
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PROLONGED WIRING HARNESS CONTACT WITH THE HEAT SHIELD WILL CAUSE THE WIRING INSULATION TO WEAR AND EVENTUALLY TO GROUND OUT. THIS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO DIE-OUT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR HARNESS.
A faulty part in your vehicle's airbag system may not keep the passenger side sun visor in place when the airbag deploys.
Risk if Unfixed
If the sun visor breaks loose and hits you, you could be hurt.
Free Fix
Dealers will install a new part for free to keep the sun visor secure when the airbag deploys.
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Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Stratus vehicles, equipped with beige interiors. The affected vehicles were previously repaired for a recall issue using an incorrect part. The incorrect part may not prevent the passenger side sun visor from detaching if the passenger frontal air bag deploys and the passenger side sun visor is folded down in a certain position.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify the affected owners. Dealers will install the correct tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2016, owners will be sent a second email when parts are available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Your vehicle may have a faulty passenger side sun visor that can detach if the airbag deploys, and we need to fix it.
Risk if Unfixed
If the sun visor detaches, it could fly back and cause injury to you or someone else in the vehicle.
Free Fix
We'll install a special strap to keep the sun visor in place, and it's completely free.
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Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 22, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the passenger side sun visor may detach.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Original — Remedy
MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-005. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R30.
The lower ball joint in your vehicle's front suspension helps connect the control arm to the steering system. These joints were sold by Qualis Automotive, and in some cases, the socket may have been made too hard, which could cause it to crack and fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the ball joint fails, the control arm could collapse, causing your wheel to fold in and making it hard to steer. This could lead to a loss of control and potentially cause a crash.
Free Fix
Your Qualis Automotive dealer will replace the faulty ball joints with new ones, free of charge. You should contact them at 1-800-493-4128 to schedule the repair.
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QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BALL JOINTS SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SOCKET MAY HAVE BEEN EXCESSIVELY HARDENED WHICH COULD CAUSE IT TO CRACK NEAR THE RETAINING RING GROOVE ALLOWING THE BALL STUD TO SEPARATE UNDER IMPACT LOAD. THE SUBJECT BALL JOINTS WERE SOLD AS FOUR PART NUMBERS, D10945, D10946, G10945, AND G10946. THE AFFECTED CONTROL ARMS, D10945 AND D10946, ARE STAMPED WITH THE FOLLOWING DATES ON THE BALL JOINTS: 134308, 135708, 100109, 102709, 104109, 105509, 107609, 108909, 110309, 113209, AND 116609. THE G10945 AND G10946 ARE THE SAME PART AS THE D10945 AND D10946 RESPECTIVELY. THEY ARE LABELED DIFFERENTLY DEPENDING ON THE AFTERMARKET CUSTOMER.
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SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET OF THE BALL JOINT HOUSING WOULD ALLOW THE CONTROL ARM TO COLLAPSE AND THE WHEEL TO FOLD IN CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
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QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE WILL REPLACE THE BALL JOINTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE AT 1-800-493-4128.
Your passenger air bag has a faulty aluminum section that might not hold the air bag door in place during an accident.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag door comes loose, it could hurt a person in the vehicle.
Free Fix
The dealership will fix this by replacing the passenger side air bag at no cost to you.
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VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. PASSENGER AIR BAGS WERE BUILT WITH SUSPECT ALUMINUM EXTRUSION SECTIONS WHICH MAY NOT RETAIN THE AIR BAG DOOR DURING AN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT EVENT.
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A SEPARATED AIR BAG DOOR COULD INJURE A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
The corner and bumper lamp assemblies on your vehicle are important for visibility when driving at night. These lamps have amber side reflectors that help make your vehicle more visible to other drivers.
Risk if Unfixed
Without these reflectors, your vehicle may be harder to see at night, which could increase the risk of a collision.
Free Fix
You'll receive a full refund for the non-compliant lamps from Sabersport. They'll contact you directly to arrange 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.
Original — Remedy
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.
Incorrect bolts were installed to secure the driver side seat in your vehicle, which could affect how the seat holds you in place during a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash, the seat may not stay secure, which could lead to more serious injury to you, the driver.
Free Fix
We'll inspect the seat bolts and replace them if needed, absolutely free. You'll be notified by letter on February 5, 2001, and you can schedule a repair at an authorized dealer. If you don't get the repair done within a reasonable time, call us at 1-800-853-1403.
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VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUMBER OF INCORRECT DRIVER SIDE SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS WERE INSTALLED INTO VEHICLES.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE BOLTS MAY NOT PROPERLY SECURE THE SEAT AND COULD CAUSE INCREASED INJURY TO THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE.
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DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS AND THEN REPLACE THE BOLTS IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 5, 2001. 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 DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
The tether strap on your child seat needs to be securely attached to a special anchor on your vehicle. However, some of your owner's manuals are missing crucial instructions on how to do this safely.
Risk if Unfixed
If you don't properly attach the child seat, it could fail to keep your child safe in a sudden stop or crash, increasing the risk of serious injury to your child.
Free Fix
Your dealer will give you an addendum with the missing instructions, so you can properly secure your child's seat. This is a free service, and you should get the updated manual as soon as possible.
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VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.
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IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Original — Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.
A part called the silencer pad in your vehicle's underbody shields is at risk of falling and melting when it touches a nearby light, causing a strong smell and/or smoke.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could breathe in the smoke, which could harm you and the people in your vehicle.
Free Fix
The dealership will remove the insulation pad from behind both of your rear map lights at no cost to you.
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VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THROUGH DEGRADATION OF THE BOND BETWEEN THE SILENCER PAD AND A SHEET METAL PANEL (QUARTER INNER UPPER), THE PAD MAY FALL ONTO THE MAP LIGHT LOCATED IN THE REAR SEATING AREA NEAR THE C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL (LH AND RH). THIS CONTACT COULD CAUSE THE PAD TO MELT, CREATING A HOT SMELL AND/OR SMOKE DURING LONG PERIODS OF ILLUMINATION.
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SMOKE INHALATION COULD BE HARMFUL TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE INSULATION PAD FROM BEHIND BOTH REAR MAP LIGHTS.
