2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX RECALL - #03V331000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : FOUNDATION COMPONENTS : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/2002 - 8/20/2003 |
| Recalled on |
9/16/2003 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
8/28/2003 |
| # Affected |
59,528 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
GM RECALL NO. 03045.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS
2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL
2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION
2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM, MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
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