DEFECT #1 - STEERING: HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST: HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Description
The high pressure power steering hose may have been routed too close to the exhaust manifold.  As a result, the heat from the manifold could damage the hose.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Damaged hoses will be replaced and undamaged hoses will be properly routed as necessary.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: steering; power steering hose.consequences of defect: hose damage could cause the hose to leak power steeringfluid onto the hot manifold, leading to smoke and, possibly, fire in the enginecompartment.  Personal injury could result.

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: IGNITION: MODULE

Description
The electronic ignition system sensor circuit contains a two-wire connector which could cause difficulty in the engine ignition.  This difficulty may be caused by mechanical or chemical actions at the connector.

Consequence


Corrective Action
The two-wire connector will be modified by the dealer by cutting and solder-splicing the wires.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: electrical; ignition.consequences of defect: engine could hesitate and stall.  Should this occur inhazardous weather conditions or in heavy traffic, an accident and personalinjury could result.