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on certain sport utility vehicles, vibration and heat may cause the tail lamp/stop lamp bulb to loosen in its socket. if this occurs, the bulb may flicker and eventually become inoperative.

Corrective Action

an inoperative brake lamp will not convey the driver's intention of stopping to drivers in following vehicles, and an inoperative rear turn signal lamp will not convey the driverøs intention to turn to drivers in following vehicles. both of these failures can increase the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the tail lamp/stop lamp assemblies, and if necessary, replace them. the recall began on november 22, 2004. owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537, buick at 1-866-608-8080, or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada

Component

Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal

Consequence of Defect

on certain trucks and sport utility vehicles, the driver wishing to signal a turn by moving the directional signal lever, (up or down) may cause the front marker/turn lights and rear turn lights to flash in a manner similar to hazard warning, rather than flashing on the desired side only.

Corrective Action

the driver may not be able to clearly signal their intentions to turn, change travel lanes, or potentially warn others of an impaired vehicle operating condition increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the suspect flasher modules with a new flasher module designed with sealed relays and more durable contact material inside of the relays free of charge. the recall began on august 4, 2005. isuzu began mailing owner letters on august 4, 2005. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, isuzu at 1-800-255-6727, buick at 1-866-608-8080, and oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.

2003 Oldsmobile Bravada

Component

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights

Consequence of Defect

on certain sport utility vehicles, vibration and heat may cause the tail lamp/stop lamp bulb to loosen in its socket. if this occurs, the bulb may flicker and eventually become inoperative.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

2003 Oldsmobile Bravada

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Consequence of Defect

certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, øtheft protection.ø these vehicles are equipped with a mechanical override that could allow the ignition key to be removed with the shift lever in a position other than park. in addition, these vehicles have an override that can allow the transmission to be shifted out of park with the ignition in the off position.

Corrective Action

these overrides are not permitted unless the vehicle has a locking steering column.

Recall Notes

dealers will eliminate these conditions by disabling the overrides. owner notification began on may 29, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or hummer at 1-866-486-6376.

2003 Oldsmobile Bravada

Component

Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual

Consequence of Defect

certain minivans, passenger and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, øchild restraint anchorage system.ø the ownerøs manual does not explain the meaning of the location symbols for the child restraint lower universal anchorage system.

Corrective Action

this does not meet the requirements of the standard.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a supplement for their ownerøs manual. this supplement describes and shows the location symbols for the child restraint anchors that are located in the vehicle and on the child restraint or booster cushion. owner notification began august 18, 2003. owners should contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.

2003 Oldsmobile Bravada

Component

Air Bags:Frontal

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger, mini vans, and sport utility vehicles have an air bag inflator on the driver's side that could fracture at a weld during a deployment.

Corrective Action

pieces of the inflator could strike and injure vehicle occupants and the air bag cushion would not inflate fully, reducing the capability of the bag to protect the driver.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect, and replace, if necessary, the air bag module assembly on the driver's side. owner notification began august 15, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300, cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.

2003 Oldsmobile Bravada

Component

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer

Consequence of Defect

certain sport utility vehicles have windshield wiper systems that will not turn on, cease operation while in use, fail to turn off/on by themselves (moisture sensitive wiper system), or have continuous windshield washer pump operation because the presence of water within the wiper modules can either cause a short circuit or can lead to the corrosion of components within the module.

Corrective Action

depending on the occurrence and weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will cover the windshield wiper module vent hole with a patch. also, the wiper motor, circuit board, and electrical connector will be inspected to signs of water intrusion and/or corrosion and be replaced as required. the recall began july 6, 2004. owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537; or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.

2003 Oldsmobile Bravada

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

certain sport utility vehicles were built with a left-front brake pipe with a circumferential score at a random location along the length of the pipe as the result of the manufacturing process. if the brake pipe partially or fully fractured, brake pedal travel would immediately increase and front brake performance would be reduced.

Corrective Action

if braking performance is reduced, a crash could occur.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the left-front brake pipe. owner notification began on may 29, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-8006.

2003 Oldsmobile Bravada

Component

Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

the driver may not be able to clearly signal their intentions to turn, change travel lanes, or potentially warn others of an impaired vehicle operating condition increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

2002 Oldsmobile Bravada

Component

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights

Consequence of Defect

on certain sport utility vehicles, vibration and heat may cause the tail lamp/stop lamp bulb to loosen in its socket. if this occurs, the bulb may flicker and eventually become inoperative.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

2002 Oldsmobile Bravada

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling

Consequence of Defect

some sport utility vehicles equipped with an electronically controlled air suspension (ecas) have a condition in which the ecas may produce a brief electrical spike while the vehicle is operating. this electrical spike can disrupt the powertrain control module (pcm) causing the vehicle to stall.

Corrective Action

if the spike damages the pcm, the vehicle may not restart. if this happens while the vehicle is moving, a crash could occur without prior warning.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a wiring harness. the recall will begin on august 19, 2004. owners should contact oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.

2002 Oldsmobile Bravada

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

these overrides are not permitted unless the vehicle has a locking steering column.

Recall Notes

2002 Oldsmobile Bravada

Component

Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this does not meet the requirements of the standard.

Recall Notes

2002 Oldsmobile Bravada

Component

Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash

Consequence of Defect

certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards no. 101, øcontrol location, identification, and illuminationø and no. 208, øoccupant crash protection.ø these vehicles have an intermittent condition during vehicle start-up in which the instrument panel cluster may not properly power up, resulting in most of the displays, telltale lights, and functions (except the service engine light, turn signal indicators, and the instrument panel cluster backlighting) being inoperative.

Corrective Action

these vehicles do not comply with the standard.

Recall Notes

dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster. owner notification began may 29, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.

2002 Oldsmobile Bravada

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

on certain sport utility vehicles, a fuel filter fitting can become disconnected. if this were to occur while attempting to start the engine, a no-start condition would result and fuel would be pumped out the fuel filter onto the ground.

Corrective Action

if the fitting becomes disconnected while the vehicle is in motion, the engine would stop due to inadequate fuel supply and cause a loss of power steering assist. if an ignition source were present, fuel leakage from a disconnected fuel filter fitting could result in a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the fuel filter quick connect retainers. owner notification began september 20, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.

2002 Oldsmobile Bravada

Component

Air Bags:Frontal

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger, mini vans, and sport utility vehicles have an air bag inflator on the driver's side that could fracture at a weld during a deployment.

Corrective Action

pieces of the inflator could strike and injure vehicle occupants and the air bag cushion would not inflate fully, reducing the capability of the bag to protect the driver.

Recall Notes

2002 Oldsmobile Bravada

Component

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

depending on the occurrence and weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

2002 Oldsmobile Bravada

Component

Seat Belts

Consequence of Defect

certain light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." one of the two sensors in the driver's and front passenger's seat belt retractors could be inoperative. the seat belt retractors will lock when the belt webbing is extracted during a crash; however, the mechanism that locks the seat belt retractor when the vehicle decelerates quickly, such as heavy braking, may not operate as intended.

Corrective Action

if this were to occur, the safety belt may not restrain the occupant as intended during a crash, and could result in injury to the occupant.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the driver and front passenger safety belt retractors, and replace them if necessary. owner notification began on june 24, 2004. owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.

2002 Oldsmobile Bravada

Component

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. under certain circumstances the front lower control arm brackets may fracture. this fracture could result in separation of the front lower control arm from the frame.

Corrective Action

a separation could result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the left and right front lower control arm brackets. owner notification began by telephone on april 4, 2001. the followup letter to consumers was mailed may 3, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.

2001 Oldsmobile Bravada

Component

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. the multifunction switch could develop an open circuit condition that results in the stop lamps and the rear hazard lamps becoming inoperative. the center high mounted stop lamp and turn signal functions are not affected.

Corrective Action

the loss of stop lamps and rear hazard lamps could fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is braking and/or is stopped and could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the hazard switch carrier. owner notification will be conducted in two phases. the first phase began april 15, 2002, with mailings to owners of 2000 and early 2001 vehicles. the second mailing phase will be to remaining 2001 and 2002 vehicles. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.

2001 Oldsmobile Bravada

Component

Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights:Switch

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

the loss of stop lamps and rear hazard lamps could fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is braking and/or is stopped and could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

2000 Oldsmobile Bravada

Component

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

the loss of stop lamps and rear hazard lamps could fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is braking and/or is stopped and could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

2000 Oldsmobile Bravada

Component

Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights:Switch

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

the loss of stop lamps and rear hazard lamps could fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is braking and/or is stopped and could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

2000 Oldsmobile Bravada

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. some of these vehicles were built with incorrect payload information on the vehicle certification label. the payload shown on the label is greater than the maximum validated payload. if the vehicle were loaded to the incorrectly labeled payload, it may not ride and handle in the manner that the driver expects.

Corrective Action

this could result in a loss of control of the vehicle or an inability to stop the vehicle within expected stopping distances.

Recall Notes

owners will be sent a new label for installation on the driver's door of the vehicle.

1998 Oldsmobile Bravada

Component

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicle equipped with 4-wheel drive or all-wheel-drive. one or both of the attaching nuts for the right-hand lower control arm are under torqued. this can allow the attachment bolt to loosen and subsequent break resulting in separation of the lower control arm from the frame.

Corrective Action

this condition can result in a loss of vehicle control.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and retighten the right-hand lower control arm nuts to the proper torque specification.

1998 Oldsmobile Bravada

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. a fatigue fracture of the rear axle right-hand brake pipe can occur causing a slow brake fluid leak resulting in a soft brake pedal. if the brake pipe breaks, the driver would experience a sudden drop in the brake pedal, the instrument panel brake light would illuminate, and there would be a loss of rear brake performance.

Corrective Action

partial loss of braking at a time when minimum stopping distance was required could result in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and replace the brake pipe.

1997 Oldsmobile Bravada

Component

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint

Consequence of Defect

this is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. vehicle description: 1996-1997 4-wheel drive chevrolet blazer, gmc jimmy, and oldsmobile bravada sport utility vehicles. some owners have had to pay for replacement of the upper ball joints that have separated. gm is providing a special policy to these owners to cover upper ball joint replacement if the customer followed the recommended maintenance schedule for the chassis lubrication and the vehicle still required the replacement of the upper ball joints due to separation.

Corrective Action

this could cause a loss of steering control of the vehicle.

Recall Notes

gm has decided to conduct a customer satisfaction campaign to replace the upper ball joints on affected vehicles. this special policy is for a period of 8 years or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the date the vheicle was originally placed in service, regardless of ownership. the upper ball joint replacement, due to separation, will be made at no charge to the customer during this period. owners can contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-862-4389, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, concerning this program.

1997 Oldsmobile Bravada

Component

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint

Consequence of Defect

on certain sport utility vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, and wisconsin, and in the district of columbia. failure of an upper control arm ball joint assembly could occur due to corrosion.

Corrective Action

this can result in impaired steering or steering loss, or a partial or complete collapse of the front suspension, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace both upper ball joints. owner notification began september 4, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.

1997 Oldsmobile Bravada

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

certain sport utility vehicles were built with a driverøs seat belt buckle assembly that contains an energy-absorbing loop. sustained loads of sufficient magnitude and duration on the belt in severe crashes could fully deploy the buckle energy-absorbing loop, introducing a total of 10 additional inches of webbing into the seat belt system. the free falling latch plate used in this system may allow webbing to dynamically distribute between the lap and shoulder belt as the driverøs position changes during a multiple rollover event.

Corrective Action

if the energy-absorbing loop fully deploys in a severe multiple rollover crash, it is possible that a belted driver may experience partial or even complete ejection from the vehicle.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the energy-absorbing seat belt assemblies with one that does not have the energy-absorbing loop. owner notification began on august 8, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.

1996 Oldsmobile Bravada

Component

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this could cause a loss of steering control of the vehicle.

Recall Notes

1996 Oldsmobile Bravada

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on "document search" and then "bus applications"). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.

Corrective Action

this condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Recall Notes

honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).

1996 Oldsmobile Bravada

Component

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this can result in impaired steering or steering loss, or a partial or complete collapse of the front suspension, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

1996 Oldsmobile Bravada

Component

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer

Consequence of Defect

on certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. the windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.

Corrective Action

if this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. owner notification began on june 19, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.

1996 Oldsmobile Bravada

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: 4-door, 4-wheel drive and all-wheel drive multi-purpose passenger vehicles. during development testing, the prop shaft contacted the inboard side of the fuel tank allowing fuel leakage. this leakage was in excess of the amount permitted by fmvss 301, "fuel system integrity."

Corrective Action

if an ignition source is present, and there is a fuel leak, a fire could occur.

Recall Notes

dealers will install additional shielding of the fuel tank. this will be added without removing or disassembling the fuel system.

1995 Oldsmobile Bravada

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

certain r&b, inc. central multiport fuel injection (cmfi) fuel return lines, models help 55163, napa balkamp 700-3270, and the connection 2560001, sold for use as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above. the fuel return line has a mechanical bleed valve which was not installed at the proper torque.

Corrective Action

a fuel leak can occur at the valve, possibly resulting in a fire.

Recall Notes

r&b, inc. will notify owners and at the customers request, either replace the fuel line or offer a full refund. the recall began on may 4, 2006. owners may contact r&b, inc. at 215-712-5330.

1994 Oldsmobile Bravada

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Recall Notes

honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).

1994 Oldsmobile Bravada

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

a fuel leak can occur at the valve, possibly resulting in a fire.

Recall Notes

r&b, inc. will notify owners and at the customers request, either replace the fuel line or offer a full refund. the recall began on may 4, 2006. owners may contact r&b, inc. at 215-712-5330.

1994 Oldsmobile Bravada

Component

Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual

Consequence of Defect

these vehicles were shipped with the wrong owner's manual, and, therefore, the correct information regarding safety belt usage is not available to the owner. this does not conform with fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."

Corrective Action

unbelted occupants or occupants using safety belts incorrectly are more at risk of injury than those using the safety belt in the correct manner in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

Recall Notes

owners and oldsmobile dealers are being mailed the correct 1994 oldsmobile bravura owner's manual and will be asked to install it in the instrument panel compartment and remove and discard the incorrect owner's manual.

1993 Oldsmobile Bravada

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Recall Notes

honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).

1993 Oldsmobile Bravada

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

a fuel leak can occur at the valve, possibly resulting in a fire.

Recall Notes

r&b, inc. will notify owners and at the customers request, either replace the fuel line or offer a full refund. the recall began on may 4, 2006. owners may contact r&b, inc. at 215-712-5330.

1992 Oldsmobile Bravada

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Recall Notes

honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).

1992 Oldsmobile Bravada

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

a fuel leak can occur at the valve, possibly resulting in a fire.

Recall Notes

r&b, inc. will notify owners and at the customers request, either replace the fuel line or offer a full refund. the recall began on may 4, 2006. owners may contact r&b, inc. at 215-712-5330.

1991 Oldsmobile Bravada

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Recall Notes

honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).

1991 Oldsmobile Bravada

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage

Consequence of Defect

vehicles have been shipped with the fuel tank sender seal out of position.

Corrective Action

in the event of rollover accident, an out of postionseal could allow fuel spillage in excess of the amount prescribed by fmvss 301.spilled fuel could ignite near an ignition source.

Recall Notes

replace sender seals.

1991 Oldsmobile Bravada

Component

Seat Belts:Rear

Consequence of Defect

these vehicles exhibit a condition in which a rear seat belt buckle release button can stick in the unlatched (down) position under certain conditions because the buckle assembly can move inside the seat belt cover. if the cover moves far enough, it can create an interference condition with the latch release button. when it does, the seat belt buckle cannot be latched.

Corrective Action

the rear belts may not hold an occupant in the event of a vehicle accident increasing the risk of pesonal injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the three rear-seat belt buckles (one assembly) with a new, revised design.