NHTSA recall 95V-157 (95V157000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported August 11, 1995 - about 3,147 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 95V157000
- Also written as
- 95V-157
- Reported
- August 11, 1995
- Vehicles affected
- ~3,147
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
THE IDLER PULLEY, PART OF THE ENGINE FRONT END SERPENTINE BELT SYSTEM, CAN FAIL RESULTING IN SERPENTINE BELT DAMAGE OR DISENGAGEMENT.
Why it is dangerous
DISENGAGEMENT OF THE PULLEY ON THE ROADWAY CAN CAUSE HARM TO PEDESTRIANS AND OTHER VEHICLES. ALSO, FAILURE OF THE BELT CAUSES ALOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST WHICH CAN INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IDLER PULLEY WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED IDLER PULLEY.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 95V-157 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.