Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
overheated fan motor raises the risk of a fire.
open safety recalls on record
overheated fan motor raises the risk of a fire.
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can raises the risk of injury.
The driver may be unaware of the actual gear position and unintended vehicle movement can occur, raises the risk of a crash.
intermittent loss of contact can result in a vehicle stall and/or a partial or complete loss of air bags, anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control and/or instrument panel cluster.
| Complaints filed | 2 |
|---|---|
| Reporting a crash | 0 |
| Reporting a fire | 2 |
| Injuries reported | 0 |
| Deaths reported | 0 |
| Severity Index | 3.00 |
2016
Not usually. NHTSA issues a "do not drive" or "park outside" advisory when a defect is dangerous enough to keep you out of the car — those are flagged Critical above. Everything else should be repaired promptly but is not an immediate stop-driving order.
No. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix a safety recall free of charge, including parts and labour, whether or not you are the original owner.
Complaints are unverified reports filed by owners. They can prompt an investigation, but many never become recalls — either the fault isn't safety-related or it isn't widespread.