Year: 2003
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 03V331 (GM Recall No. 03045)
Component: BRAKING SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 59,528
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.
Consequence: IF ENOUGH FLUID LEAKS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL BE LOWER THAN NORMAL, STOPPING DISTANCES WILL BE LONGER AND 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. THE MANUFACTURER HAS REPORTED THAT OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPT. 4, 2003.
Notes:: OWNERS MAY CONTACT PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administrations auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Important Note Regarding Auto Recalls: Frequently this site will list auto recalls before your dealer will know about them. If you have a vehicle affected by one of these posted recalls be sure and write down the NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number. If your dealer doesn't know about the recall when you check, ask them how they are notified of recalls and when the next update is due.
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