2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Recall ID from NHTSA: 03V331000
| Auto Recall Date: |
SEP 12, 2003 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Model Affected |
GRAND PRIX |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
59528
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
SEP 12, 2003
Vehicle Component:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
59528
Model Affected
2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
2004 Pontiac Grand Prix Defect Summary:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, ¿PASSENGER CAR BRAKING SYSTEMS.¿ ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES, THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE HOSE FITTING MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED PROPERLY, AND A BRAKE FLUID LEAK COULD OCCUR.
Defect Consequence:
IF ENOUGH FLUID LEAKS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL BE LOWER THAN NORMAL, AND STOPPING DISTANCES WILL BE LONGER. IF THIS OCCURS WHEN STOPPING DISTANCE IS LIMITED, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE HOSE FITTING TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATION, AND ADD BRAKE FLUID IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 28, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
59528
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 03045
2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Recall ID from NHTSA: 04V299000
| Auto Recall Date: |
JUN 23, 2004 |
| Vehicle Component: |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Model Affected |
GRAND PRIX |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
281
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
JUN 23, 2004
Vehicle Component:
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
281
Model Affected
2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
2004 Pontiac Grand Prix Defect Summary:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION WHERE THE FRONT FRAME REAR BODY MOUNT BRACKET MAY FRACTURE.
Defect Consequence:
IF IGNORED, THE BRACKET WOULD FRACTURE AND DEGRADE TO THE POINT WHERE THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT COULD SEPARATE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
281
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 04055
2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Recall ID from NHTSA: 05V046000
| Auto Recall Date: |
FEB 09, 2005 |
| Vehicle Component: |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
| Model Affected |
GRAND PRIX |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
19924
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
FEB 09, 2005
Vehicle Component:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
19924
Model Affected
2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
2004 Pontiac Grand Prix Defect Summary:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, 'ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS.' IF ONE OF THE TWO ACCELERATOR PEDAL RETURN SPRINGS FAILS AND THE TEMPERATURE IS -22 DEGREES F TO -40 DEGREES F, THE ENGINE MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE WITHIN THREE SECONDS, AS REQUIRED.
Defect Consequence:
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, GREATER BRAKE PEDAL FORCE AND A LONGER DISTANCE MAY BE REQUIRED TO STOP THE VEHICLE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY. THIS RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 8, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
19924
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 05018
2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Recall ID from NHTSA: 04V287000
| Auto Recall Date: |
JUN 23, 2004 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Model Affected |
GRAND PRIX |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
47991
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
JUN 23, 2004
Vehicle Component:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
47991
Model Affected
2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
2004 Pontiac Grand Prix Defect Summary:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH LOWER THAN SPECIFIED TORQUE ON BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPER TO STEERING KNUCKLE ATTACHMENT BOLTS. WITH IMPROPER TORQUE, THE CLAMP LOAD AT THE JOINT MAY NOT BE ADEQUATE TO PREVENT MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE CALIPER BRACKET AND KNUCKLE.
Defect Consequence:
DEPENDING ON WHETHER ONE OR BOTH BOLTS BACKS OUT OR FRACTURES, THE RESULT CAN BE LOCKING OF THE AFFECTED WHEEL DURING BRAKING AND AN ABRUPT STEERING INPUT IN THE DIRECTION OF THE LOCKED WHEEL, REDUCED BRAKING AND NOISE FROM THE AFFECTED WHEEL, OR SEVERING OF A BRAKE HOSE, INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL, AND REDUCED STEERING CONTROL. REDUCED BRAKING OR STEERING CONTROL COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS ARE TO TIGHTEN BOTH BOLTS TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 28, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET 1-800-630-2438 OR PONTIAC 1-800-620-7668.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
47991
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 04049