2003 PONTIAC VIBE RECALL - #02V074002
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AXLE ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN TWO-WHEEL DRIVE (2WD) PASSENGER VEHICLES, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE BOLTS THAT JOIN THE REAR BRAKE AND HUB ASSEMBLY TO THE REAR AXLE CARRIER TO BE LOOSE DUE TO INSUFFICIENT TIGHTENING DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2003 PONTIAC VIBE |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
1/8/2002 - 2/13/2002 |
| Recalled on |
3/26/2002 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
3/12/2002 |
| # Affected |
2,701 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN TWO-WHEEL DRIVE (2WD) PASSENGER VEHICLES, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE BOLTS THAT JOIN THE REAR BRAKE AND HUB ASSEMBLY TO THE REAR AXLE CARRIER TO BE LOOSE DUE TO INSUFFICIENT TIGHTENING DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS. |
| Consequences |
IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, ONE OR MORE OF THE FOUR BOLTS COULD COME LOOSE, CAUSING AN ABNORMAL NOISE FROM THE REAR AXLE AREA. IN THE EVENT THAT ALL FOUR BOLTS LOOSEN COMPLETELY, SEPARATION OF THE REAR BRAKE AND HUB ASSEMBLY FROM THE REAR AXLE CARRIER COULD OCCUR, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL PROPERLY TIGHTEN THE BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 12, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737. |
| Notes |
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2003 PONTIAC VIBE Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR
2003 PONTIAC VIBE Recall for AIR BAGS
2003 PONTIAC VIBE Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL
2003 PONTIAC VIBE Recall for AIR BAGS
2003 PONTIAC VIBE Recall for AIR BAGS
2003 PONTIAC VIBE Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2003 PONTIAC VIBE Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
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