NHTSA Recalls in 1985
230 recalls found
December 1985
STEERING:POWER:GEAR BOX
REPLACE BROKEN OR CRACKED STEERING GEAR OR INSTALL A BRACE IF STEERING GEAR IS NOT BROKEN OR CRACKED.
BRAKES:AIR LINES AND FITTINGS
PROPERLY CONNECT CONTROL LINE TO THE PRIMARY DOUBLE CHECK VALVE. RECHECK FOR PROPER OPERATION OF FRONT BRAKES.
EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE:AIR:LINES AND FITTINGS
INSTALL A REDESIGNED VALVE SUPPORT BRACKET.
STRUCTURE:FRAME:MEMBERS AND BODY
REMOVE AND REPLACE FRAME RAIL AS NECESSARY OR GROUND OUT AND DRESS TO ELIMINATE ANY STRESS RISERS THAT MAY DEVELOP.
STEERING:COLUMN SHAFT UPPER
REPLACE SHAFTS WHICH MEASURE UNDER THE MINIMUM ENGAGEMENT DIMENSIONS WITH LONGER SHAFT.
LPG WATER HEATER (RV)
REPLACE PRESENT GASKET WITH ONE THAT HAS A HIGH TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE AND FLAME RESISTANT MATERIAL.
WHEELS:RIM BASE
REPLACE WHEELS HAVING THE SUSPECTED MANUFACTURING CODE NUMBER.
BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS:LINES:METALLIC
INSPECT AND MAKE PROPER INSTALLATION OF THE AIR BRAKE LINES.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLE
INSTALL A POSITIVE BATTERY SERVICE KIT.
FUEL:FUEL LINES FITTINGS:NON-METALLIC
INSTALL NEW FUEL FILLER AND VENT LINE HOSES, WHICH ARE CAPABLE OF BEING STRETCHED BEYOND THE EXTENT TO WHICH THE BODY COULD SHIFT FORWARD DURING A 30 MPH FRONTAL IMPACT.
LIGHTING:LAMP OR SOCKET:REFLECTIVE LIGHTS
CORRECT TAIL LAMP LENS WILL BE INSTALLED.
STRUCTURE:DOOR ASSEMBLY:LATCHES AND LOCKS
MODIFY THE SLIDING DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY SO DOOR WILL PROPERLY ENGAGE.
LPG LINES
REROUTE LP GAS TO CLEAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM.
BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:METALLIC
INSPECT AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED BRAKE LINE WITH A NEW PART.
FUEL:FUEL LINES FITTINGS:NON-METALLIC
REPOSITION FUEL LINES TO PRECLUDE CONTACT WITH RADIATOR SHROUD ATTACHING SCREW.
BRAKES:AIR LINES AND FITTINGS
STEERING:COLUMN COUPLING
TIRES:TREAD
TIRE WILL BE REPLACED AT NO COST TO THE CONSUMER WITHIN 90 DAYS FROM RECEIPT OF NOTIFICATION. DOT IDENTIFICATION: CVHB2P3245, CVHB2P3255.
EQUIPMENT:SPEED CONTROL
REPLACE UNIT WITH A NEW EQUIVALENT UNIT OR REFUND THE PURCHASE PRICE.
November 1985
STRUCTURE:FRAME:MEMBERS AND BODY:OTHER PARTS
INSTALL REINFORCEMENT PLATES TO PREVENT CRACKING OF FLOOR CHANNEL.
BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:METALLIC
REROUTE BRAKE LINES TO AVOID CONTACT WITH STEPWELL OR CHANGE DESIGN TO ALLOW CLEARANCE.
SUSPENSION:SINGLE AXLE:REAR:CONTROL ARM
REPLACE REAR SUSPENSION BOLTS AS NECESSARY.
EQUIPMENT:WHEEL CHAIR LIFT
SUSPENSION:SINGLE AXLE:REAR
REPLACE REAR AXLE AND BEARING WITH PROPER SIZE FOR RATED LOAD.
WHEELS:SINGLE:LUGS:NUTS:BOLTS
REPLACE INCORRECT WHEEL NUTS WITH THE CORRECT NUTS.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR:REGULATOR:STARTER:OTH
REVISE PAGE OF OWNERS MANUAL AND PROVIDE LABEL TO BE AFFIXED TO GAS TANK CLARIFYING STARTING PROCEDURE.
BRAKES:FLUID:HYDRAULIC (FLUID CONTAMINATION/WRONG
FLUSH AND REFILL BRAKE SYSTEM WITH NEW HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID.
FUEL:FUEL EMISSION CONTROL:VALVE:OVERFILL:LIMIT
SECURE FUEL LINE IN A POSITION AWAY FROM THE BATTERY CABLE TERMINAL.
EQUIPMENT:CERTIFICATION LABEL
CORRECTED COMPLIANCE LABEL WILL BE SENT TO OWNERS.
FUEL:FUEL LINES FITTINGS:NON-METALLIC
RECONNECT FUEL LINE FITTING, AS REQUIRED.
FUEL:FUEL EMISSION CONTROL:LINES:VAPOR VENT
INSTALL A PROTECTOR KIT ON THE AIR VENT HOSE.
EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE:MECHANICAL:DRIVELINE TYPE:
REPLACE CAM AND LEVER ASSEMBLY OF PARK BRAKE.
BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:METALLIC
SECURE CLUTCH CABLE TO PRECLUDE CONTACT WITH MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE PIPE. ALSO, REPLACE BRAKE PIPE IF IT SHOWS ANY SIGN OF WEAR.
EQUIPMENT:CERTIFICATION LABEL
INSTALL A NEW CERTIFICATION LABEL WITH THE CORRECT VIN CODE WHERE THE CHECK DIGIT IS INCORRECT. ALSO NOTIFY THE OWNERS CONCERNING THE YEAR OF MANUFACTURER ERROR.
EXHAUST SYSTEM:PIPE:EXHAUST
REROUTE AND/OR MODIFY GENERATOR EXHAUST SYSTEM TO ASSURE THAT EXHAUST PIPE REMAINS OPEN, UNBROKEN, AND EXTENDS PAST THE SIDE OR END OF THE BODY.
TIRES:PLY
TIRES WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO THE CONSUMER WITH 60 DAYS FROM DATE OF NOTIFICATION. DOT IDENTIFICATION: UTUKCH7375, UTUKCH7385, UTUKCH7395.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT
REPLACE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL PROCESSOR, IF NECESSARY.
EQUIPMENT:SPEED CONTROL
REPLACE THE CONNECTING ROD WITH ONE DESIGNED ESPECIALLY FOR THIS MODEL AND YEAR.
FUEL:FUEL LINES:HOSES:NON-METALLIC
REPLACE NYLON FUEL HOSES WITH RUBBER HOSES.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
MODIFY WIRING AT THE ALTERNATOR AND DUAL BATTERY ISOLATOR TO PREVENT UNEQUAL CHARGING.
October 1985
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
INSTALL A REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL CROSS SHAFT RETAINING KIT.
WHEELS:RIM BASE
REPLACE INSIDE DUAL REAR WHEELS WITH WHEELS DESIGNED FOR TOYOTA APPLICATION.
BRAKES:FLUID:HYDRAULIC (FLUID CONTAMINATION/WRONG
REPLACE DEFECTIVE BRAKE FLUID AT NO COST TO THE CONSUMER. NOTE: THE CONTAINERS ARE 12 OUNCE STP HEAVY DUTY BRAKE FLUID AND CONTAINING CODE DATE FROM 400 TO 499 (FOR EXAMPLE GE 418, GE 422). THE CODE DATE IS LOCATED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE CONTAINER. VEHICLE OWNERS WHO HAVE USED THE PRODUCT SHOULD CALL STP COLLECT AT (914) 789-2192.
WHEELS:LUGS:NUTS:BOLTS
REPLACE GR#5 CAP NUTS WITH GR#8 CAP NUTS.
FUEL:FUEL TANK:AUXILLARY
REPLACE THE FUEL SENDER RETAINERS.
TIRES:LINER
TIRE WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO THE CONSUMER WITHIN 60 DAYS FROM DATE OF NOTIFICATION. DOT IDENTIFICATION: COOPER BFKCCNC 325 THRU 365 BFHBCNC 325 THRU 345 BFHHCNC 325 THRU 365 FALLS BLKCFDH 325 THRU 365 BFHBFDH 325 THRU 345 BFHHFDH 325 THRU 365.
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
REPLACE ENGINE FAN.
EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE:AIR:VALVE:CONTROL
REPLACE VALVE AND KITS IN STOCK AND PROVIDE PARTS AND INSTRUCTIONS TO REPAIR VALVE IN SERVICE AT NO COST TO THE CONSUMER. NOTE: VALVE DATE CODES 10323 THROUGH 13653 AND 10014 THROUGH 11214. KITS DATE CODE FEB 83 THROUGH APR 84 OR B83 THROUGH M83 OR A84 THROUGH D84.
TIRES:TREAD
TIRE WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO THE CONSUMER WITHIN 60 DAYS FROM DATE OF NOTIFICATION.
WHEELS:RIM BASE
REPLACE WITH NEW WHEELS AT NO COST TO THE CONSUMER.