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From: Hachiroku ハチロク on 28 Jan 2010 17:34 On Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:43:19 -0800, john wrote: > "As early as 2004, authorities investigated reports of unintended > acceleration in Toyota's best-selling model, the Camry. > > But the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration looked at > incidents lasting only 1 second or less. > > That limit came after a former official who went to work for Toyota > shortly before the investigation began was involved in discussions with > former colleagues at the safety agency, according to documents in a > lawsuit filed by the estate of Guadalupe Alberto of Flint, who died in > 2008 when she lost control of her 2005 Camry." > > http://www.freep.com/article/20100128/BUSINESS01/1280466/1331/BUSINESS01/Red-flag-raised-on-Camry-as-early-as-2004 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA Recall ID from NHTSA: 08V517000 Auto Recall Date: OCT 06, 2008 Vehicle Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Model Affected IMPALA Estimated Vehicles Affected: 79 Recall Details Auto Recall Date: OCT 06, 2008 Vehicle Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Estimated Vehicles Affected: 79 Model Affected 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA 2009 Chevrolet Impala Defect Summary: GM IS RECALLING 79 MY 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A PASSENGER-SIDE FRONT AIR BAG INFLATOR THAT COULD FRACTURE AT AN INFLATOR TUBE DURING A DEPLOYMENT. Defect Consequence: DURING A PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, PIECES OF THE INFLATOR TUBE COULD STRIKE AND INJURE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AND THE AIR BAG CUSHION WOULD NOT INFLATE FULLY, REDUCING THE CAPABILITY OF THE BAG TO PROTECT THE PASSENGER.
From: Hachiroku ハチロク on 28 Jan 2010 17:35 On Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:43:19 -0800, john wrote: > "As early as 2004, authorities investigated reports of unintended > acceleration in Toyota's best-selling model, the Camry. > > But the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration looked at > incidents lasting only 1 second or less. > > That limit came after a former official who went to work for Toyota > shortly before the investigation began was involved in discussions with > former colleagues at the safety agency, according to documents in a > lawsuit filed by the estate of Guadalupe Alberto of Flint, who died in > 2008 when she lost control of her 2005 Camry." > > http://www.freep.com/article/20100128/BUSINESS01/1280466/1331/BUSINESS01/Red-flag-raised-on-Camry-as-early-as-2004 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU Recall ID from NHTSA: 08V634000 Auto Recall Date: DEC 02, 2008 Vehicle Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM Model Affected MALIBU Estimated Vehicles Affected: 77 Recall Details Auto Recall Date: DEC 02, 2008 Vehicle Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM Estimated Vehicles Affected: 77 Model Affected 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Defect Summary: GM IS RECALLING 77 MY 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU HYBRID VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 103, "WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING SYSTEM." THE HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIRCONDITIONING (HVAC) SYSTEM MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THE BLOWER WOULD NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AND THE MODE SELECTOR WOULD REMAIN IN THE LAST KNOWN SETTING. Defect Consequence: IF THE WINDSHIELD BEGAN TO FOG OR FROST, THERE MAY NOT BE ENOUGH AIRFLOW TO CLEAR THE WINDSHIELD, RESULTING IN REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
From: Hachiroku ハチロク on 28 Jan 2010 17:36 On Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:43:19 -0800, john wrote: > "As early as 2004, authorities investigated reports of unintended > acceleration in Toyota's best-selling model, the Camry. > > But the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration looked at > incidents lasting only 1 second or less. > > That limit came after a former official who went to work for Toyota > shortly before the investigation began was involved in discussions with > former colleagues at the safety agency, according to documents in a > lawsuit filed by the estate of Guadalupe Alberto of Flint, who died in > 2008 when she lost control of her 2005 Camry." > > http://www.freep.com/article/20100128/BUSINESS01/1280466/1331/BUSINESS01/Red-flag-raised-on-Camry-as-early-as-2004 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE Recall ID from NHTSA: 09V153000 Auto Recall Date: MAY 06, 2009 Vehicle Component: PARKING BRAKE Model Affected TRAVERSE Estimated Vehicles Affected: 15393 Recall Details Auto Recall Date: MAY 06, 2009 Vehicle Component: PARKING BRAKE Estimated Vehicles Affected: 15393 Model Affected 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE 2009 Chevrolet Traverse Defect Summary: GM IS RECALLING 15,393 MY 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A PARK BRAKE CABLE LINK (CONNECTOR) THAT IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION. THIS CONNECTOR MAY FRACTURE WHEN THE PARK BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. Defect Consequence: IF THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER IS IN THE PARK POSITION, THERE WILL BE NO UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT. HOWEVER, IF THE KEYS ARE LEFT IN THE IGNITION, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER IS IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN PARK, AND THE VEHICLE IS PARKED ON A SUFFICIENT SLOPE, IT COULD RESULT IN UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. Remedy: DEALERS ARE TO REPLACE THE PARK BRAKE CABLE LINK (CONNECTOR) FREE OF CHARGE. GM ANTICIPATES THAT THE DEALER BULLETIN WILL BE SENT MAY 5, 2009 AND OWNER LETTERS WILL BE MAILED IN JUNE 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OR AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM. Estimated Vehicles Affected: 15393 Notes: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 09045 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE Recall ID from NHTSA: 09V073000 Auto Recall Date: MAR 06, 2009 Vehicle Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT Model Affected TRAVERSE Estimated Vehicles Affected: 276729 Recall Details Auto Recall Date: MAR 06, 2009 Vehicle Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT Estimated Vehicles Affected: 276729 Model Affected 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE 2009 Chevrolet Traverse Defect Summary: GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 276,729 MY 2009 BUICK ENCLAVE, CHEVROLET COBALT, HHR, MALIBU, TRAVERSE, GMC ACADIA, PONTIAC G5, G6 AND SATURN AURA AND OUTLOOK PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLES SAFETY STANDARD 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT POSITION SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK, AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT", AND FMVSS 114, "THEFT PROTECTION AND ROLLAWAY PREVENTION". ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE ADJUSTMENT CLIP MAY NOT BE FULLY ENGAGED. IF THE CLIP IS NOT FULLY ENGAGED, THE SHIFT LEVER AND THE ACTUAL POSITION OF THE TRANSMISSION GEAR MAY NOT MATCH. WITH THIS CONDITION, THE DRIVE COULD MOVE THE SHIFTER TO "PARK" AND REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY, BUT THE TRANSMISSION GEAR MAY NOT BE IN "PARK". Defect Consequence: THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AWAY AFTER THE DRIVER HAS EXITED THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ENSURE THAT THE SHIFT CABLE ADJUSTMENT CLIP IS FULLY ENGAGED. IN THE EVENT THAT THE CLIP DOES NOT ENGAGE, THE SHIFT CABLE WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE MARCH 24, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 AND SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM. Estimated Vehicles Affected: 276729 Notes: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 09041 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE Recall ID from NHTSA: 08V615000 Auto Recall Date: NOV 24, 2008 Vehicle Component: SEAT BELTS: REAR:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Model Affected TRAVERSE Estimated Vehicles Affected: 16667 Recall Details Auto Recall Date: NOV 24, 2008 Vehicle Component: SEAT BELTS: REAR:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Estimated Vehicles Affected: 16667 Model Affected 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE 2009 Chevrolet Traverse Defect Summary: GM IS RECALLING 16,667 MY 2009 BUICK ENCLAVE, CHEVROLET TRAVERSE, GMC ACADIA, AND SATURN OUTLOOK VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, 'SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES.' THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A SAFETY BELT BUCKLE IN THE SECOND OR THIRD ROW THAT IS MISSING A RIVET. Defect Consequence: IN A VEHICLE CRASH, IF THE RIVET IS MISSING, THE BUCKLE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE MOUNTING STRAP, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE PASSENGER.
From: Hachiroku ハチロク on 28 Jan 2010 17:37 On Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:43:19 -0800, john wrote: > "As early as 2004, authorities investigated reports of unintended > acceleration in Toyota's best-selling model, the Camry. > > But the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration looked at > incidents lasting only 1 second or less. > > That limit came after a former official who went to work for Toyota > shortly before the investigation began was involved in discussions with > former colleagues at the safety agency, according to documents in a > lawsuit filed by the estate of Guadalupe Alberto of Flint, who died in > 2008 when she lost control of her 2005 Camry." > > http://www.freep.com/article/20100128/BUSINESS01/1280466/1331/BUSINESS01/Red-flag-raised-on-Camry-as-early-as-2004 NEWS: GM recalls 944,000 vehicles for fire hazard Recall involves vehicles that are equipped with windshield washer fluid heaters. NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- August 28, 2008 -- General Motors is recalling 944,000 vehicles, 850,000 of them in the United States, because of the potential for a fire in the vehicles' heated windshield washer fluid system. A short circuit in the circuit board that controls the system could cause a grounding wire to overheat. That could lead to smoke and the malfunctioning of other electrical components, GM (GM, Fortune 500) said in a letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In rare cases, it could cause a fire, GM said. GM is aware of three fires caused by this problem, two of which were in the company's own test fleet vehicles, GM spokesman Tom Wilkinson said. The company is not aware of any injuries caused by the problem. The vehicles must be turned on for the short circuit to occur, Wilkinson said, but he could not say whether the washer fluid heating system needed to be in use. The models listed below, if they're equipped with a heated windshield washer fluid system, are subject to the recall: * Model year 2006-08 Buick Lucerne sedans and model year 2008 Buick Enclave SUVs. * Model year 2006-08 Cadillac DTS sedans and model year 2007-08 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV and Escalade EXT SUVs. * Model year 2007-08 Chevrolet Avalanche and Silverado trucks and Suburban and Tahoe SUVs. * Model year 2007-08 GMC Acadia, Yukon, and Yukon XL SUVs and Sierra trucks. * 2008 Saturn Outlook SUVs. The fluid heating system is a popular option on many of GM's large cars and SUVs, said Wilkinson. On cold days, the system heats windshield washer fluid before spraying it onto the windshield, where it can melt ice and frost on the windshield. To fix the problem, dealers will install a fuse that will shut off the system in the event of a short circuit. GM has not yet provided NHTSA with a schedule detailing when owners of affected vehicles will be notified.
From: Hachiroku ハチロク on 28 Jan 2010 17:38
On Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:43:19 -0800, john wrote: > "As early as 2004, authorities investigated reports of unintended > acceleration in Toyota's best-selling model, the Camry. > > But the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration looked at incidents > lasting only 1 second or less. > > That limit came after a former official who went to work for Toyota > shortly before the investigation began was involved in discussions with > former colleagues at the safety agency, according to documents in a > lawsuit filed by the estate of Guadalupe Alberto of Flint, who died in > 2008 when she lost control of her 2005 Camry." > > http://www.freep.com/article/20100128/BUSINESS01/1280466/1331/BUSINESS01/Red-flag-raised-on-Camry-as-early-as-2004 August 2007 -- GM is recalling 437 MY 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent sport utility vehicles for failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." In these vehicles, the right front passenger seat is built with a passenger sensing system. When tested with a representative unrestrained small adult, the system is required to turn the right front passenger's frontal airbag on. An error in the seat sensor calibration can cause it to fail this test. In addition, this condition can prevent the airbag from turning off when the seat is occupied by a small child. Whenever the front passenger seat is occupied, the driver should always check the airbag indicator to see if the airbag is on or off. If it is not correct for the situation, the passenger should be moved to a different seat. This can increase the risk of injury to a seat occupant during certain crash conditions. Dealers will reprogram the seat's electronic control unit. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. 07V-344 |