2005 Pontiac Grand Am Safety Ratings
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Recalls
| US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: | 05V054000 |
|---|---|
| Mfg's Report Date: | 02/14/2005 |
| Component: | SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Potential Number Of Units Affected: | 9402 |
Summary:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR SUSPENSION KNUCKLE BOLTS THAT ARE NOT TO SPECIFICATION AND COULD FRACTURE UNDER HIGH LOADS THAT CAN OCCUR IN SOME DRIVING CONDITIONS.
Consequence:
IF THE BOLT FRACTURE, THE REAR SUSPENSION LINKAGE COULD DETACH FROM THE KNUCKLE AND THE REAR WHEEL WOULD BE ABLE TO TURN INBOARD OR OUTBOARD. SUDDEN CHANGES IN VEHICLE HANDLING COULD OCCUR, PARTICULARLY AT HIGHER SPEEDS, AND THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH REAR SUSPENSION KNUCKLE BOLTS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN FEBRUARY 16, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
Notes:
GM RECALL NO. 05020. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.
Disclaimer
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