Fuel System, Diesel
If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.
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If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.
If the rear brakes overheat there would be an increased risk of a tire blowout or a wheel-end fire.
Deposits of contaminants may result in the circuits being bridged, creating a high resistance short, raises the risk of a fire.
If the Automatic Shut-down Protection System does not operate as expected, the operator may be unable to control the increase in the engines rpms, raises the risk of engine failure and vehicle fire.
If the turbocharger oil supply line oil leaks in the proximity of the engine exhaust manifold there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Overheated brakes may cause a tire blowout or fire, raises the risk of a crash.
Overloaded front wheel hubs can result in premature failure of the hubs, bearings, and the related components, which can cause the front hub assembly to separate from the front axle.
If the air brake system reservoir has as insufficient volume, braking performance may be affected, raises the risk of a crash.
If he cap nut loosens and falls off, the yoke can separate from the axle input shaft and allow the drive shaft to disconnect, raises the risk of a crash.
If the seat belt detaches from its mounts, the seat belt would fail to properly restrain to the seat occupant, raises the risk of injury in the the event of a crash.
If the electrical cables and air lines were to fall and get tangled in the driveline, it could affect the electrical system and braking system, raises the risk of a vehicle crash.
Low turn signal visibility may not alert other drivers to a turning vehicle, raises the risk of a crash.
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.