1989 Chevrolet CORSICA recalls

THE STYLED STEEL WHEELS CAN HAVE CRACKS DEVELOPING AT THE OUTER EDGES OF THE WHEEL WHERE THE SPOKES MEET THE RIM. THE CRACKS PROPAGATE FROM EACH SIDE OF A SPOKE TOWARD EACH OTHER, AND EVENTUALLY MEET. THE MEETING OF THE CRACKS RESULTS IN COMPLETE SEAPARATION OF A SPOKE FROM THE WHEEL.

Consequence

THE CRACKING CONDITION CAN OCCUR ON EVERY SPOKE ON THEWHEEL, CAUSING COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL FROM THE VEHICLE, AND RESULTINGIN LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKING CONTROL.

Remedy

REPLACE THE INVOLVED WHEEL ASSEMBLIES.

SYSTEM: WHEELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH STYLED STEEL WHEELS.

A FUEL TANK LEAK COULD OCCUR DUE TO SMALL CREASES ON THE TANK UNDERSIDE CRACKING DURING PRESSURE CYCLING WHICH OCCURS DURING NORMAL OPERATION.

Consequence

IN PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THIS CONDITION COULDRESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

REPLACE FUEL TANK.

SYSTEM: FUEL TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH 2.0L OR 2.8L ENGINES.

THE FRONT SHOULDER BELT RETRACTORS MAY HAVE REDUCED SENSITIVITY OF THE LOCK-UP FEATURE AND WOULD NOT FUNCTION IN A SUDDEN DECELERATION OR CRASH.

Consequence

FAILURE OF THE SHOULDER BELT RETRACTOR WOULD RESULT INTHE SEAT OCCUPANT ONLY BEING RESTRAINED BY THE LAP BELT IN A CRASH OR SUDDENSTOP, AND AN INCREASED POSSIBILITY OF INJURY.

SYSTEM: SAFETY BELTS (PASSIVE RESTRAINT).VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH DOOR MOUNTED SHOULDER AND LAPSAFETY BELT SYSTEMS.CORECTIVE ACTION: REPLACE THE FRONT SHOULDER BELT RETRACTORS AND ASSEMBLIES.

THE FRONT SEAT FRAME ASSEMBLY MAY CONTAIN AN IMPROPER, MISSING AND/OR MISLOCATED WELD THAT COULD FRACTURE.

Consequence

THIS COULD CAUSE UNEXPECTED SEAT MOVEMENT AND RESULT INPERSONAL INJURY AND/OR LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE CAR.

Remedy

REPLACE BOTH FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLIES.

SYSTEM: FRONT SEAT FRAME.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATES MAY NOT ENGAGE THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES.

Consequence

IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, UNBELTED OR IMPROPERLY BELTEDOCCUPANTS ARE MORE AT RISK TO INJURY THAN IF BELTS ARE PROPERLY BUCKLED.

Remedy

REPLACE IMPROPERLY FUNCTIONING BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES.

SYSTEM: FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH/FMVSS 209.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.