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[jneill]

I was just thinking it might be useful to have a single thread with details of all the various product integrity issues / recalls / optional improvments whatever they are called: Would be good to have the official GM reference number and details of affected VINs. Here's the issues I've picked up: * Timing Chain / Belt VIN range: 1N000145 - 1N001492 ? others too?? Product integrity rework ref 03P24-06/2003 * Airbag VIN range: Ref: * ABS brakes on NA VIN range: Ref: * Front brake caliper bolts VIN range: Ref: Any others? Any kind dealers care to fill in the blanks... Cheers, James

[Foxy]

Was there one to do with the seat(s)??

[jneill]

Here's the issues I've picked up:

* Timing Chain / Belt
VIN range: 1N000145 - 1N001492 ? others too??
Product integrity rework ref 03P24-06/2003

* Airbag
VIN range: ?
Ref: ?

* ABS brakes on NA
VIN range: ?
Ref: ?

* Driver's seat runners
VIN range: ?
Ref: ?

* Front brake caliper bolts
VIN range: 1N0001 to 2N003648
Ref: ?
729 cars affected from model year 2001 and 2002.
Apparently a visual check on the caliper bolts. Only a 5 minute job. Thanks to Picador for info.

Updated re Front Brake Caliper bolts.

Anyone have more details on the others??

Thanks, James

[Huntsman]

James, Airbag is in the same range as the calipers - 1N000001 to 2N003648. 307 cars affected.

[Steve Crisp]

Hi, I don't think that the ABS was the subject of a recall. IIRC it was "Do it if the customer asks for it". Steve

[Woody Trebus]

Evening All, This is an interesting topic. My car comes within this range 2N003489 - registered in May 03 though. I've had the Airbag changed (eventually !!) through a recall letter. I read that you can check that the ABS has been done if it has a white dot somewhere - think it was the black box on the left (as you stand at the front of the car) in the bonnet (front). Mine hasn't got this, so am assuming it hasn't been done. How do you know whether the Brake Caliper has been checked ? As I've just taken mine in for the airbag, you think they would have done the other things mentioned above at the same time - and tell me. If I phone the local garage, can they tell me over the phone if all the jobs have been completed. You would think that they would do these jobs before selling the car as well. Many thanks. Woody

[jneill]

Updated list of "issues" - not all are official recalls:

* Timing Chain / Belt
VIN range: 1N000145 - 1N001492 ? others too??
Product integrity rework ref 03P24-06/2003

* Airbag
VIN range: 1N000001 to 2N003648. 307 cars affected.
Ref: ?

* ABS brakes on NA
VIN range: ?
Ref: ?

* Driver's seat runners
VIN range: ?
Ref: ?

* Front brake caliper bolts
VIN range: 1N0001 to 2N003648
Ref: ?
729 cars affected from model year 2001 and 2002.
Apparently a visual check on the caliper bolts. Only a 5 minute job. Thanks to Picador for info.

Woody, yes afaik the relevant bit of the car will have a blob of paint as a telltale if the work's been done. But wouldn't it be nice to have a piece of paper confirming it too!

James

[PaulCP]

Don't think seat runners are the subject of a recall. Just that some seem to wear more than others Paul

[benw]

I just read through the VIN numbers and could have sworn that mine was 3684. Just checked the car - it's 3864!! Was only bragging last night to my scared passenger that I had an airbag and she didn't!!

[flash]

I'm on my third airbag now - I wouldn't mind if I'd had any use out of the first two....

[Del Boy]

I have had problem with the driver seat from new 09/03 N/A, there about 5mm play, Taken it back to Motorbodies, Luton and they replaced the runners twice but cannot fix the problem. I understand that the Turbo are ok but this only refers to N/A. Vauxhall are aware of the problem and confirmed this is a design fault but due to small number of complaints. They are not prepared to redesign the runner as advised by my dealer. What do you do?

[jneill]

Updated slightly:

Updated list of "issues" - not all are official recalls:

* Timing Chain / Belt
VIN range: 1N000145 - 1N001492 ? others too??
Product integrity rework ref 03P24-06/2003

* Airbag
VIN range: 1N000001 to 2N003648.
Recall ref:R/2002/082
Manufacturers Ref: 02-C-13A
Date: 9/9/02
Description : There is a risk that the drivers air bag can crack over time and subsequently may not properly inflate under deployment.
Remedial Action : Replace drivers air bag.

* ABS brakes on NA
VIN range: ?
Ref: ?

* Driver's seat runners
VIN range: ?
Ref: ?

* Front brake caliper bolts
VIN range: 1N0001 to 2N003648
Ref: R/2002/086
Manufacturers Ref: 02-C-13B
cars affected from model year 2001 and 2002.
Apparently a visual check on the caliper bolts. Only a 5 minute job. Thanks to Picador for info.
Description : There is a slight chance that one or more of the tapped holes for the four bolts securing the two halves of the brake caliper body together, has not been threaded through the full depth of the hole. The structural integrity of any such caliper may be compromised with the risk of fatigue failure of the caliper occurring after an extended period.
Remedial Action : Check the caliper tapped holes. If any incomplete threading is found, the brake caliper is to be replaced.

Oh, and VOSA has a list of > official recalls < for all UK manufacturers - 2 are listed for the VX220 (the airbag and the calipers). The Elise has 8.

Edited by jneill, 08 June 2004 - 02:03 PM.

[B5M_VX]

How can i tell if my clipers have been done/checked?

[Foxy]

Update to add ABS and seat runner info:

Updated list of "issues" - not all are official recalls:

* Timing Chain / Belt
VIN range: 1N000145 - 1N001492 ? others too??
Product integrity rework ref 03P24-06/2003

* Airbag
VIN range: 1N000001 to 2N003648.
Recall ref:R/2002/082
Manufacturers Ref: UK 02 C13-A
Date: 9/9/02
Description : There is a risk that the drivers air bag can crack over time and subsequently may not properly inflate under deployment.
Remedial Action : Replace drivers air bag.

* ABS brakes on NA
VIN range: ?
Ref: UK 02 R33

* Driver's seat runners
VIN range: ?
Ref: UK 01 P20-A

* Front brake caliper bolts
VIN range: 1N0001 to 2N003648
Ref: R/2002/086
Manufacturers Ref: 02-C-13B
cars affected from model year 2001 and 2002.
Apparently a visual check on the caliper bolts. Only a 5 minute job. Thanks to Picador for info.
Description : There is a slight chance that one or more of the tapped holes for the four bolts securing the two halves of the brake caliper body together, has not been threaded through the full depth of the hole. The structural integrity of any such caliper may be compromised with the risk of fatigue failure of the caliper occurring after an extended period.
Remedial Action : Check the caliper tapped holes. If any incomplete threading is found, the brake caliper is to be replaced.

If you want to know about recalls on your car call: 0118 945 8500.

I've just found out that my car STILL needs the Airbag, Seat and ABS mods DESPITE me asking the dealer - WNAKERS

[jneill]

Update to add ABS and seat runner info:

If you want to know about recalls on your car call: 0118 945 8500.

Foxy

Is that VX customer services? What do you need to tell them - your VIN or just your registration number?

[jneill]

Oh, and Foxy, haven't they got a recall for your paint colour yet? (Sorry, sorry, sorry, but as a silver owner it's not often I can have a gentle dig at someone... )

Edited by jneill, 25 June 2004 - 01:45 PM.

[Foxy]

Is that VX customer services? What do you need to tell them - your VIN or just your registration number?

No, it's a special department. Best if you can give your VIN/Chassis no. and reg. If the car has ever had a different reg, would be useful to know that too. Mine was only listed under the original reg'.

[Foxy]

Oh, and Foxy, haven't they got a recall for your paint colour yet?

fcuk off

[MartinS]

Be warned. My car is number 4305 and having rung the number suggested, it hasnt had the abs sorted. Its official recall id is 'campaign referEnce UK 02R33 My ABS has always been rubbish but I thought it was the later fixed rubbish! I am now trying to make sure any other faults are fixed. Martin s

[caleebra]

Always worth keeping this near the top in view of a recent thread... Having purchased my car from a VX dealer I'd wrongly assumed the recalls had all been done, but I need to get the Timing Chain one