Number Potentially Involved:   116,029
Dates of Manufacture:   September 2001 – March 2002
Defect:   On certain minivans, the fuel tank control valve weld joint could separate resulting in a possible fuel leak. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Remedy:   Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace it if necessary. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began Oct. 28, 2002. Owners should contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Number Potentially Involved:  369,614 
Dates of Manufacture: May 1999 – September 2001
Defect:  On certain passenger vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals, simultaneous application of both the brake and accelerator pedals could result in an increase in engine speed. This could result in a customer experiencing an "unintended vehicle speed increase" or a perceived "unable to stop" condition. 
Remedy:   Owners will be instructed as to the proper way to set the position of the pedals and to take their vehicles to a dealer to have the spacing between the brake and accelerator pedals measured. If the spacing is found to be less than 50mm, the dealer will adjust the pedals to increase the distance between them to greater than 50 mm. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began Oct. 23, 2002. Owners should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.

Number Potentially Involved:  276
Dates of Manufacture:  August 2001 – July 2002
Defect:  Some trucks equipped with the optional Caterpillar diesel engine (LG5) were built with a misrouted battery cable that could come in contact with the exhaust pipe. The conduit and the nylon cable coating could degrade to the point where the copper wire strands of the cable are exposed. If the cable strands contacted the exhaust pipe, a short circuit could cause the battery cable coatings to ignite and possibly lead to an engine compartment fire. 
Remedy:   Dealers will inspect the battery cable for proper routing and reroute the cable if necessary. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began Oct. 25, 2002. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782
 

Number Potentially Involved:  46
Dates of Manufacture:  February – September 2002
Defect:  Certain sport utility vehicles are missing welds on the rear floor plan.  In a crash, missing welds could degrade performance of the third row seat and safety belt anchorage, and occupants could receive greater injuries. 
Remedy:  Dealers will inspect the vehicle for missing welds. If missing welds are found, GM will exchange the vehicle for an equivalent vehicle or provide a refund of the purchase price. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began Oct. 4, 2002. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782
 

Number Potentially Involved:  1,448
Dates of Manufacture:  October 2002
Defect:  Certain passenger and sport utility vehicles exhibit a condition in which the windshield wiper motor could fail during use because of improper manufacture. If this were to occur in severe weather, driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy:   Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the wiper motor assembly.  The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began Oct. 24, 2002. Owners should contact Saturn at 1-800-553-6000, Prompt #6, or Hummer at 1-866-486-6376.
 

Number Potentially Involved:  782
Dates of Manufacture:  September 1999 – May 2000
Defect:  On certain motorcycles, the braided clutch cable could contact the rear brake line and cause the brake line to abrade over time, resulting in a loss of rear brake fluid. The loss of rear brake fluid could cause the loss of rear brake function, possibly without warning, and could cause a crash.   
Remedy:  Dealers will replace the braided clutch cable. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification is expected to begin during November 2002. Owners should contact Harley-Davidson at 1-414-342-4680.
 

Number Potentially Involved:  163,243
Dates of Manufacture:  June 2001 – September 2002  
Defect:  Certain passenger and sport utility vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions were produced with an improperly manufactured transmission parking rod. When the transmission selector lever is placed in the "P" (Park) position, the transmission park mechanism, which is intended to hold the vehicle, may not engage. The vehicle could then move/roll without prior warning, increasing the risk of a crash. 
Remedy:   Dealers will replace the automatic transmission parking rod assembly. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification is expected to begin during January 2003. An interim owner notification will be sent during November 2002. Owners should contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783.