Fire risk Power train
A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.
What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.
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Repair soon Service brakes
A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.
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A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction.
The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.
Repair soon Service brakes
A separated brake pedal bumper can cause the brake lights to illuminate continuously, causing confusion to other drivers and increasing the risk of a crash.
Exposure to certain environmental conditions, such as high temperatures, high humidity, and salt air can cause the brake pedal bumper to corrode and separate from the brake pedal.
What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.
Repair when you can Latches/locks/linkages
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
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What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.
Repair soon Steering
If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist, requiring a greater steering effort, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.
What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.
Repair soon Seat belts
A failed seat belt anchor cable cannot properly restrain the front seat occupants, increasing their risk of injury.
In the event of a crash, heat from the deployment of a seat belt pretensioner may cause a front seat belt anchor cable to fail.
What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.
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If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.
5 liter engines. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission.
What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.
Repair when you can Power train
If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.
The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.
What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.
Repair soon Steering
A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving.
What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.
Repair soon Seat belts
If the driver or front passenger seatbelt cables cannot properly restrain the front seat occupants, they would be at an increased risk of injury.
In the event of a crash, heat from the deployment of a seat belt pretensioner may cause a front seat belt anchor cable to fail.
What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.
Repair soon Steering
If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
In the affected vehicles, snow or water containing road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.
What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.
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If the key can be removed despite that the transmission is not in Park, a driver may think the vehicle is safety parked, when it is not, increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway that could cause the vehicle to strike and injure the driver, other vehicle occupants, or bystanders.
In the affected vehicles, the key may be able to be removed even while the transmission is not in Park. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No.
What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.