sport-utility vehicles :
are being recalled; ~
because of problems
with | elecironic control

“problem
involves ‘more than 24,000
Explorers from the 1999 and_
2000 model. years ‘and... can
cause - havoc | ‘with’ such “sys

windshield

ort! Canada reports
ules “lock :up

and ‘ea “the : functions . in:

locked properly and = can
loosen and come off, causing
the trailer to take off on its
own.

Ford = mechanics — will
replace the hitch mounting
bolts and nur plates with
higher strength ~—s parts,

installed at a higher torgue.

They will also install an adhe-
sive parch.
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Just under 1,000 General
_ Motors-made trucks may
have been produced with
-fauity. anzilock braking sys-
tems. ;

Involved are certain mod-
els of the 2000 Chevrolet

Silverado and $10 and GMC
_. Sierra -and: Sonoma.

The
recall affects Silverado and
Sierra two- and four-whecl-

drive models -and the four- -

wheel-drive extended © cab

versions: of the S19 and

“Sonoma.*
.: An - out-of- “specification

" sprin clip in the ABS motor
- cout .

become misaligned,
-causing. retainer bearing fric-

-tion and higher current draw. ‘-
‘Eventuatly, the “ABS could ;

stop functioning.

rt Canada says the
‘basic "brakes ‘would’ still work.

fy “however,.,, the “driver

ignores warning lights cn the -
ontinued, use of the
brakes could cause rear-wheel °
with the possibility of ;

dash,

lockup,

a eras ‘
Dealers - will replace the 7

assembly that contains s the

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An improperly moulded
rear light bulb socket has
caused recall of che 2000
Toyota Tundra pickup truck.
The bulb could fall out of the
socket,

Dealers will replace the

sockets and wiring harness of

the rear combination lamp.

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rear axles of 1998-1999
Isuzu Redeos can cause an
axle bolt to loosen and lead
to a crash, Transport Canada
reports.

General Motors — has
agreed that, because of the
uneven application, a nut
could loosen on a lower-link
bracket and drop the axle.

Dealers will install new self- .

lock nuts and bolts on the
lower trailing link.

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Suzuki has agreed to recall
about 1,800 1996-1997
Sidekick Sports because of 3
problem that has developed
with the front — struts.
Transport Canada says the
upper bolts that atrach the
struts to the body can break

bases.

Dealers are being instruct-
ed to add reinforcement to
both frenr strurs, between
the mounting base and, the

vehicle body. In addition, the.

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ems plague Ford SUVs

strut’ mounting bases;
mounting bolts and nuts, and
strut bar stays will (be -
replaced.

Recall notices are mailed to
owners of affected models who.
are registered with rhe manu-
Sfieturer, and may take several
weeks to arrive. If you believe.
your vehicle may be subject te a.
recall but do not. receive. a
notice, contact a‘ dealer who
sells your make: of vebiel
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