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Largest vehicle recalls of 1995

153 recalls filed with NHTSA in 1995, covering about 18,118,622 vehicles.

Fuel system, gasolineDec 15, 1995

1990–1994 Nissan Maxima, 1990–1992 Nissan Stanza

IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A MIXTURE OF MUD AND SALT TO GET TRAPPED BETWEEN THE FUEL FILLER TUBE AND WHEEL HOUSING. THE TRAPPED MUD AND SALT CAN RESULT IN CORROSION OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE AND THE WHEEL HOUSING.

95V244000747,000 vehicles

StructureAug 25, 1995

1992–1993 Ford Explorer

THE HYDRAULIC LIFT CYLINDERS ARE ATTACHED TO BRACKETS THAT ARE WELDED TO THE LIFTGATE. THE BRACKET WELDS CAN FRACTURE.

95V164001364,784 vehicles

Seat beltsMay 24, 1995

1990–1991 Mazda 929, 1990–1991 Mazda MPV

THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.

95V103005360,433 vehicles

SteeringMay 12, 1995

1994–1995 Dodge Ram, 1994 Dodge Dakota

WHILE MAKING A TURN, THE EXTRA KEYS ON A VEHICLE OPERATOR'S KEY RING CAN BECOME TEMPORARILY LODGED IN THE SCREW ACCESS HOLES IN THE BACK COVER OF THE STEERING WHEEL.

95V088000293,043 vehicles

Seat beltsJun 27, 1995

1990–1991 Ford Festiva

THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.

95V103011265,000 vehicles

Seat beltsDec 4, 1995

1995 Ford Contour, 1995 Mercury Mystique

CRACKS HAVE BEEN FOUND IN THE FRONT SAFETY BELT OUTBOARD ANCHOR TABS DUE TO A COMBINATION OF HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT OF THE TAB AND STRESS INTRODUCED DURING ATTACHMENT OF THE ANCHOR TAB TO THE SEAT FRAME. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS…

95V228000229,500 vehicles

Seat beltsJan 18, 1995

1994 Dodge Ram

THE CINCH BAR COMPONENT WITHIN THE PASSENGER SIDE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY SHATTERS CAUSING THE BELT TO RELEASE.

95V005000185,000 vehicles

Latches/locks/linkagesMar 21, 1995

1994–1995 Dodge Ram

THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ROD CAN BIND ON THE GUIDE BRACKET AND PREVENT ENGAGEMENT OF THE SECONDARY LATCH.

95V056000175,000 vehicles

Engine and engine coolingMay 23, 1995

1990–1993 Volkswagen FOX

IN THE EVENT OF A COOLING SYSTEM COMPONENT FAILURE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN, THE COOLANT CAN OVERHEAT CAUSING THE COOLING SYSTEM PRESSURE TO RISE TO A LEVEL WHERE A LEAK IN THE HEAT EXCHANGER CAN OCCUR.

95V105000164,000 vehicles

Latches/locks/linkagesMay 16, 1995

1990–1991 Lincoln Town Car

CORROSION OF THE HOOD LATCH STRIKER PLATE CAUSES DETACHMENT OF THE PLATE FROM THE HOOD ASSEMBLY RESULTING IN AN UNEXPECTED OPENING OF THE HOOD WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN.

95V091000142,800 vehicles

Seat beltsMay 24, 1995

1990–1991 Subaru Justy, 1990 Subaru Loyale

THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.

95V103006100,825 vehicles

Seat beltsMay 24, 1995

1990–1991 Isuzu Pickup Truck

THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.

95V10300988,424 vehicles

Exterior lightingAug 8, 1995

1991–1995 Buick Regal

INCORRECT CLEAR FRONT SIDE MARKER BULBS WERE INSTALLED RATHER THAN AMBER BULBS. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

95V15200083,247 vehicles

SteeringMay 12, 1995

1991 Dodge Dakota, 1991 Dodge Ram

THE STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE STAMPING CAN CRACK DUE TO FATIGUE AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN.

95V08900078,000 vehicles

Air bagsMar 21, 1995

1995 Jeep Cherokee

CERTAIN OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG MODULES WERE ASSEMBLED WITHOUT AN ARMING LEVER.

95V05700070,000 vehicles

SuspensionOct 11, 1995

1993–1994 Ford Crown Victoria

THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARMS TO THE FRAME MOUNTING BRACKETS CAN LOOSEN AND FRACTURE AT ONE OF THE BOLT HOLES CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL NEGATIVE CAMBER AND STEERING PULL TO THE AFFECTED SIDE.

95V19400057,000 vehicles

SeatsMar 27, 1995

1994 Ford Mustang

THE WIRE HARNESS ON THESE SEATS IS BANDED TO THE FRONT SEAT CUSHION SUPPORTS. THE END OF ONE OF THE SUPPORTS CAN PUNCTURE THE HARNESS, RESULTING IN A HIGH RESISTANCE ELECTRICAL SHORT.

95V06200054,000 vehicles

Air bagsOct 3, 1995

1995 Mazda Protege

THE TIE DOWN HOOKS CAN CAUSE UNDERCARRIAGE IMPACTS THAT CAN RESULT IN UNNECESSARY AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS.

95V18400051,817 vehicles

SteeringMar 15, 1995

1995 Ford Explorer

THE INNER TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND CAN FRACTURE CAUSING SHAKING OR SHIMMY AT LOW SPEEDS.

95V05300049,300 vehicles

VisibilityNov 21, 1995

1993 Mercury Villager

LEAVES AND OTHER FOREIGN MATERIAL CAN ENTER THROUGH THE COWL PANEL AIR INTAKE DURING OPERATION OF THE FRONT HEATER AND/OR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM RESULTING IN A BUILD-UP OF MATERIAL IN THE PLENUM. THIS CAN LEAD TO NOISE, ODORS, OR IN SOME CASES, IGNITION OF…

95V22200148,053 vehicles

SuspensionApr 3, 1995

1993–1994 Lexus GS300

THE SPHERICAL PORTIONS OF CERTAIN LOWER BALL JOINTS HAD FINISHED SURFACES THAT WERE NOT SMOOTH CAUSING FRICTION WITH THE SURFACE OF THE BALL JOINT CAP.

95V07200027,604 vehicles

VisibilityNov 22, 1995

1993 Nissan Quest

LEAVES AND OTHER FOREIGN MATERIAL CAN ENTER THROUGH THE COWL PANEL AIR INTAKE DURING OPERATION OF THE FRONT HEATER AND/OR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM RESULTING IN A BUILD-UP OF MATERIAL IN THE PLENUM. THIS CAN LEAD TO NOISE, ODORS, OR IN SOME CASES, IGNITION OF…

95V22200227,000 vehicles

Vehicle speed controlDec 5, 1995

1993–1994 Ford Ranger

DURING EXTREME COLD, NORTHERN CLIMATE WINTER CONDITIONS, ICE CAN FORM IN THE THROTTLE BODY OF THE ENGINE CAUSING THE THROTTLE PLATE TO REMAIN IN THE HIGHWAY CRUISING POSITION AFTER THE ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED OR THE SPEED CONTROL IS DEACTIVATED.

95V23100126,000 vehicles

Air bagsMay 24, 1995

1994–1995 Hyundai Elantra

THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WAS IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED AND COULD CAUSE THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE FROM INCREASED ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE.

95V10100014,651 vehicles

Fuel system, gasolineMar 30, 1995

1993–1994 Mazda RX-7

RESIDUAL ENGINE HEAT CAN CAUSE PREMATURE DETERIORATION OF THE FUEL HOSE CAUSING THE HOSE TO LEAK. ALSO, REMOVING AND REINSTALLING THE DETERIORATED FUEL HOSES INCREASES THE LIKELIHOOD OF A LEAK.

95V06900013,400 vehicles

Exterior lightingAug 4, 1995

1995 Buick LeSabre, 1995 Buick Park Avenue

THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLAMP LENS HAS AN INCORRECT AIM PAD NUMBER ON THE LENS. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

95V15800012,832 vehicles

StructureDec 5, 1995

1996 Cadillac Deville

THESE VEHICLES COULD HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH AN IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED SECONDARY HOOD LATCH. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 113, "HOOD LATCH SYSTEM."

95V22900012,783 vehicles

Service brakes, hydraulicMar 29, 1995

1992–1994 SAAB 9000

MOISTURE CAN FOLLOW THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS AND ENTER THE PRESSURE SWITCH CONNECTOR CAUSING CORROSION AND MALFUNCTION OF THE SWITCH.

95V06700012,091 vehicles

Electrical systemDec 12, 1995

1996 Dodge Ram

THE FASTENERS WHICH SECURE THE GENERATOR CARTRIDGE FUSE TO THE POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER MAY HAVE AN IMPROPER CLAMP LOAD. IMPROPER CLAMPING CAN RESULT IN ARCING AT THE CONNECTION.

95V23700012,000 vehicles

EquipmentFeb 28, 1995

1995 Ford Aerostar

THE CERTIFICATION LABEL ON THESE VEHICLES HAVE INCORRECT REAR TIRE SIZES LISTED. P215/70R14SL SHOULD BE P215/75R14SL. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."

95V03700012,000 vehicles

Electrical systemOct 11, 1995

1995 Toyota Corolla, 1995 Toyota Tacoma

THE BATTERY CAN HAVE A DEFECTIVE WELD INSIDE THE POSITIVE AND/OR NEGATIVE TERMINAL ALLOWING THE CONNECTION INSIDE THE TERMINAL TO SEPARATE.

95V1950019,882 vehicles

Power trainMar 29, 1995

1994–1995 SAAB 900

IT IS POSSIBLE TO MOVE THE SHIFT LEVER INTO THE REVERSE GEAR POSITION, REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY, AND STILL HAVE THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL, OR, TO ACCIDENTLY DISENGAGE REVERSE BY STRIKING THE GEAR LEVER.

95V0680008,993 vehicles

Air bagsNov 3, 1995

1995–1996 Buick Roadmaster, 1995–1996 Chevrolet Caprice

THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH BOTH THE SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT CAUTION LABEL AND A ROOF RACK CAUTION LABEL INSTALLED ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE SUN VISOR. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO.208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."

95V2150008,946 vehicles

Service brakes, hydraulicMar 15, 1995

1995 Ford Explorer

IN SOME OF THE VEHICLES, BRAKE TUBES WERE MISROUTED BETWEEN THE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT AND RESULTS IN EXCEEDING THE ALLOWABLE STOPPING DISTANCES AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." IN ADDITION, SEALS WITHIN THE…

95V0520008,100 vehicles

StructureAug 28, 1995

1992–1993 Mazda Navajo

THE HYDRAULIC LIFT CYLINDERS ARE ATTACHED TO BRACKETS THAT ARE WELDED TO THE LIFTGATE. THE BRACKET WELDS CAN FRACTURE.

95V1640026,973 vehicles

Air bagsOct 24, 1995

1994 Honda del Sol

THE PASSENGER AIR BAG WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. THE RETAINER TABS USED TO SECURE THE LOWER MODULE TO THE UPPER HOUSING WERE DRILLED INCORRECTLY.

95V2030006,476 vehicles

Engine and engine coolingFeb 21, 1995

1995 Mazda Protege

THE WIRE ROD USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF THE ENGINE VALVE SPRINGS CAN DEVELOP MINUTE CRACKS CAUSING BREAKAGE OF THE SPRINGS.

95V0330005,760 vehicles

Electrical systemMar 29, 1995

1995 SAAB 900

UPON STARTUP, A VOLTAGE DROP TO THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE CAN CAUSE A MALFUNCTION WHERE ENGINE SPEED FLUCTUATES FROM 600 TO 3,000 RPM FOR UP TO 30 SECONDS BEFORE NORMAL ENGINE IDLE OF 900 RPM.

95V0660005,383 vehicles

Electrical systemMar 3, 1995

1995 Hyundai Accent

THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CAN BE CONTACTED BY THE CLUTCH PEDAL ASSEMBLY WHEN THE CLUTCH IS ENGAGED.

95V0430005,306 vehicles

EquipmentApr 3, 1995

1995 BMW 318ICA, 1995 BMW 318iC

AN OVERSTATEMENT WAS MADE OF THE VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITY AND DESIGNATED SEATING CAPACITY ON THE TIRE INFORMATION PLACARD. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."

95V0710005,200 vehicles

EquipmentMay 9, 1995

1995 Volvo 964, 1995 Volvo 965

THE TIRE LABEL CONTAINS SIZE AND PRESSURE INFORMATION CONCERNING THE SPARE TIRE. THE LISTED SIZE (155R15) AND PRESSURE (40 PSI) ARE INCORRECT. THE CORRECT SIZE AND PRESSURE FOR THE SPARE TIRE ARE T125/90R15 AND 60 PSI.

95V0930005,199 vehicles

Service brakes, airApr 25, 1995

1993–1995 Volvo Fe

AIR SYSTEM BLOCKAGE IN THE AIR DRYER OCCURS DEGRADING THE MOISTURE REMOVING CAPABILITIES OF THE DRYER WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN A COLD ENVIRONMENT AND MOISTURE ACCUMULATES AND FREEZES IN THE AIR DRYER OR IN THE LINE BETWEEN THE DRYER AND THE AIR SYSTEM…

95E0030064,709 vehicles

Electrical systemOct 11, 1995

1995 Geo Prizm

THE BATTERY CAN HAVE A DEFECTIVE WELD INSIDE THE POSITIVE AND/OR NEGATIVE TERMINAL ALLOWING THE CONNECTION INSIDE OF THE TERMINAL TO SEPARATE.

95V1950024,481 vehicles

Engine and engine coolingAug 11, 1995

1995 Land Rover Range Rover

THE IDLER PULLEY, PART OF THE ENGINE FRONT END SERPENTINE BELT SYSTEM, CAN FAIL RESULTING IN SERPENTINE BELT DAMAGE OR DISENGAGEMENT.

95V1570003,147 vehicles

VisibilityJan 24, 1995

1995 Ford Contour, 1995 Mercury Mystique

THE GLASS TEMPERING PROCESS ON THE RIGHT HAND REAR DOOR WINDOWS WAS NOT CORRECTLY PERFORMED. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS."

95V0090002,512 vehicles

Service brakes, hydraulicJun 16, 1995

1995 Land Rover Range Rover

A FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE THAT CONNECTS THE HYDRAULIC PUMP TO THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) VALVE BLOCK ASSEMBLY CAN LEAK CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID.

95V1230002,114 vehicles

Vehicle speed controlDec 20, 1995

1994 Mazda B-Series Truck

DURING EXTREME COLD, NORTHERN CLIMATE WINTER CONDITIONS, ICE CAN FORM IN THE THROTTLE BODY OF THE ENGINE CAUSING THE THROTTLE PLATE TO REMAIN IN THE HIGHWAY CRUISING POSITION AFTER THE ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED OR THE SPEED CONTROL IS DEACTIVATED.

95V2310022,000 vehicles

Exterior lightingJan 20, 1995

1995 Hyundai Accent

A PLASTIC SLIDER PIECE WITHIN THE HEADLAMP DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY DOES NOT FULLY RETRACT WHEN THE HEADLAMP DIMMER SWITCH IS MOVED FROM LOW BEAM TO HIGH BEAM POSITION. THE LOW BEAM LAMPS GO OUT AS INTENDED, BUT THE HIGH BEAM LAMPS DO NOT COME ON.

95V0030001,638 vehicles

EquipmentNov 30, 1995

1996 Cadillac Eldorado, 1996 Cadillac Seville

THE ANALOG INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER ON THESE VEHICLES COULD HAVE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT DISRUPTING THE PASS KEY SYSTEM, CAUSING FAILURE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES AND TELL-TALES, AND A POSSIBLE NO-START CONDITION. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE…

95V2240001,408 vehicles

SuspensionApr 11, 1995

1995 Kia Sportage

THE NUTS ATTACHING THE REAR AXLE BEARING OIL SEAL RETAINERS AND BRAKE BACKING PLATES TO THE REAR AXLE HOUSING MAY BE UNDER- TORQUED CAUSING THESE UNITS TO LOOSEN OR FALL OFF.

95V0730001,319 vehicles

SteeringJul 17, 1995

1995 Ford Mustang

THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH OUTER TIE ROD ENDS WITH INCORRECT TAPER BALL STUDS. THE INCORRECT TAPERED BALL STUDS CAN FRACTURE WITHIN 50,000 MILES.

95V1340001,300 vehicles

Vehicle speed controlAug 4, 1995

1995 Ducati 916

THE TEFLON BUSHING FOR THE THROTTLE CABLE CAN SLIDE OUT OF THE THROTTLE CABLE HOUSING.

95V1450001,000 vehicles

Service brakes, hydraulicMar 1, 1995

1995 Nissan 200SX, 1995 Nissan Sentra

THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR WAS NOT PROPERLY PURGED OF ALL AIR DURING THE FILL AND EVACUATION PROCESS CAUSING AIR BUBBLES TO GET INTO THE BRAKE SYSTEM.

95V028000950 vehicles

Latches/locks/linkagesOct 17, 1995

1995 Chevrolet G20, 1995 GMC G20

THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A SLIDING SIDE-DOOR REAR LATCH THAT WAS IMPROPERLY RIVETED. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 206, "DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS."

95V197000936 vehicles

Service brakes, hydraulicJul 11, 1995

1993–1995 Lincoln Town Car

IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE REAR BRAKE LINE AT THE POINT AT WHICH THE EXTENDED BRAKE LINE FIRST BENDS AND EXTENDS OVER THE LEFT REAR WHEEL AREA OF THE FRAME. IF NOT INSTALLED WITH SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE, CHAFING OF THE BRAKE LINE CAN OCCUR IN AN AREA ADJACENT…

95V133000692 vehicles

Service brakes, hydraulicOct 19, 1995

1996 BMW R 1100 RT

THE REAR BRAKE HOSE CAN CONTACT THE REAR TIRE AS THE REAR SUSPENSION MOVES THROUGH ITS RANGE OF TRAVEL.

95V202000660 vehicles

Service brakes, hydraulicOct 20, 1995

1996 Dodge Dakota

THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE COULD BE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AND NOT CLAMPED TO THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM NIPPLE.

95V199000600 vehicles

Unknown or otherApr 3, 1995

1995 Ducati 916

THE SIDE STAND SPRING PLATE ON THE RETRACTABLE SIDE STAND CAN BREAK ALLOWING THE SIDE STAND TO DROP AND POSSIBLY HIT THE GROUND WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.

95V074000600 vehicles

Air bagsFeb 21, 1995

1995 Mazda 626

THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG HAS AN INFLATOR BODY THAT CRACKED DURING FORMING OF THE CURL THAT RETAINS THE IGNITER PLUG IN THE END OF THE INFLATOR. ALSO, THE IGNITER END CAP CAN SEPARATE FROM THE INFLATOR.

95E006001565 vehicles

Service brakes, hydraulicMar 16, 1995

1995 Mercedes-Benz 140

THE MISADJUSTMENT OF A MACHINE TOOL ALLOWED METAL PARTICLES TO REMAIN IN THE REAR AXLE ABS SPEED SENSOR MOUNTING HOLE. THE PARTICLES CAN COME LOOSE, ATTACH TO THE SENSOR ASSEMBLY, AND FALSELY INDICATE A WHEEL-LOCK CONDITION TO THE ABS CONTROL UNIT.

95V047000558 vehicles

Vehicle speed controlOct 23, 1995

1996 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1996 Pontiac Sunfire

THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE COULD HAVE BEEN KINKED DURING ASSEMBLY CAUSING HIGH ACCELERATOR PEDAL EFFORT, STICKING ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE, OR A BROKEN ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE.

95V201000360 vehicles

SuspensionAug 23, 1995

1995 Hyundai Sonata

ONE OR BOTH OF THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER SPRING SEATS ARE NOT SECURELY ATTACHED TO THE SHOCK ABSORBER AND CAN SLIDE LOWER ONTO THE SHOCK ABSORBER THAN INTENDED. THE REAR SPRING WOULD NO LONGER FUNCTION TO SUPPORT THE VEHICLE BODY AT ITS NORMAL HEIGHT.

95V163000356 vehicles

SteeringApr 12, 1995

1995 Freightliner Freightliner

DURING ASSEMBLY, THE TIE ROD END NUTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED. EXTREMELY LOW TORQUE CAN ALLOW MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE BALL STUD AND THE TIE ROD ARM CAUSING DAMAGE.

95E009001300 vehicles

Parking brakeMar 22, 1995

1995 Ford Econoline

THE PARKING BRAKE FRONT CABLES WERE BUILT LONGER THAN APPROPRIATE THAT REDUCES THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PARKING BRAKE IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND FAILS TO FULLY COMPLY WITH ALL THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS."

95V058000290 vehicles

Vehicle speed controlMay 12, 1995

1993 Ford B600, 1993 Ford F-600

FRICTION BETWEEN THE ACCELERAT0R LEVER AND THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MODULATOR LEVER CAN RESULT IN INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE TWO LEVERS WHICH COULD PREVENT THE ENGINE FROM FULLY RETURNING TO IDLE.

95V095000260 vehicles

Unknown or otherApr 20, 1995

1995 Fleetwood Bounder, 1995 Fleetwood Flair

THE WOODEN CONVENIENCE TABLE LOCATED IN THE LIVING ROOM AREA OF THE MOTORHOME WAS NOT SECURELY ATTACHED TO THE FLOOR ALLOWING MOVEMENT DURING VEHICLE TRANSIT.

95V077000250 vehicles

Air bagsMay 1, 1995

1995 Alfa Romeo 164

THE SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT CAUTION LABEL WAS NOT PLACED ON THE DRIVER'S SUN VISOR. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."

95V086000229 vehicles

Service brakes, hydraulicMay 26, 1995

1995 Ducati 916

SOME MOTORCYCLES WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT THE APPLICATION OF THE PROPER LOCTITE ADHESIVE ON THE REAR BRAKE DISC AND COUNTER SHAFT CHAIN SPROCKET SCREWS.

95V109000209 vehicles

SteeringJun 7, 1995

1995 Volvo Fe

TWO BOLTS ATTACHING THE UPPER STEERING ARM TO THE FRONT STEERING AXLE WERE NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY.

95V119000175 vehicles

SuspensionDec 8, 1995

1995 Volvo Wxr

THE TILT CAB, WHEN RAISED TO ITS FULLEST UP POSITION, CAN CAUSE THE STEERING SHAFT TO BIND AGAINST THE STEERING GEAR.

95V233000120 vehicles

Engine and engine coolingDec 28, 1995

1996 Porsche 911

THE COVER SLEEVES ON THE EXHAUST TAILPIPES HAVE BEEN SECURED WITH ONLY TWO INSTEAD OF FOUR WELDING SPOTS.

95V24700091 vehicles

VisibilityFeb 14, 1995

1994 Dodge Ram

THE RIGHT OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR CONTAINS CONVEX GLASS RATHER THAN FLAT. THEREFORE, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 111, "REARVIEW MIRRORS."

94V02500290 vehicles

Electrical systemJun 12, 1995

1994 Winnebago VF1200

THE WIRES OF A 12-VOLT SOLENOID LOCATED INSIDE THE SIDE PLATE BEHIND THE DRIVER'S SEAT CAN SHORT ON THE SOLENOID CASE.

95V11700082 vehicles

Engine and engine coolingMar 21, 1995

1994 Freightliner Fld

THE MUFFLER MOUNTING BRACKETS THAT ATTACH THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND CAB ENTRY GRAB HANDLE TO THE CAB WERE MANUFACTURED WITH INCOMPLETE WELDS.

95V05500081 vehicles

Vehicle speed controlAug 18, 1995

1993–1995 Volkswagen Golf, 1993–1995 Volkswagen Jetta

WHEN INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLES, A TIE WRAP IS USED TO GUIDE THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. SOME TIE WRAPS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED WITH A LARGE LOOP OPENING IMPROPERLY GUIDING THE CABLE WHICH COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO ITS…

95E03400079 vehicles

Seat beltsJan 23, 1995

1994 Freightliner FLD120

WASHERS WERE NOT INSTALLED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE RETRACTOR AND OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT ANCHORS. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS," AND FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."

95V00700070 vehicles

Service brakes, hydraulicJan 24, 1995

1995 Nissan Altima

CERTAIN OF THE BRAKE HOSES FOR THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL WERE ROUTED INCORRECTLY SO THAT CONTACT IS MADE WITH A SUSPENSION COMPONENT. THIS CAUSES ABRASION TO THE HOSE AND EVENTUAL LEAKAGE.

95V00800068 vehicles

EquipmentJun 12, 1995

2001 Freightliner Mt

THE CERTIFICATION LABEL ON THESE VEHICLES HAS INCORRECT TIRE PRESSURE DATA. A TIRE PRESSURE RATING OF 110 PSI WAS LISTED FOR BOTH FRONT AND REAR TIRES. THE PROPER TIRE PRESSURE VALUES ARE 90 PSI FRONT AND 80 PSI REAR.

95V11800059 vehicles

Electrical systemFeb 21, 1995

1993–1994 GMC Preview

THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE AN ACCUMULATION OF HYDROGEN IN THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT WHICH, IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, CAN IGNITE.

95V02900030 vehicles

Engine and engine coolingDec 28, 1995

1996 Porsche 911

THE INSIDE PIPES OF THE HEAT EXCHANGERS MIGHT BE SUBJECT TO CRACKING.

95V24800030 vehicles

Vehicle counts are the manufacturer's estimates in its report to NHTSA. Only makes covered by this site are counted, and a recall is counted in the year it was filed.