2004 Pontiac Grand Prix recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on September 12, 2003. It covers about 59,528 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 59,528
- reported
- Sep 12, 2003
- owners notified
- Aug 28, 2003
- related complaints
- 51
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 03V331000
Affected vehicles
- Pontiac Grand Prix 2004 2004
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 51 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 03V331000
Is there a recall on the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?
Yes. Recall 03V331000, reported on September 12, 2003, covers about 59,528 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 03V331000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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