General Motors Corporation

Models:  Pontiac Grand Prix, 2004
Number Potentially Involved:  47,991
Dates of Manufacture:  March - April 2004

Defect:  Certain passenger vehicles were produced with lower than specified torque on both front brake calipers to steering knuckle attachment bolts. With improper torque, the clamp load at the joint may not be adequate to prevent movement between the caliper bracket and knuckle. Depending on whether one or both bolts backs out or fractures, the result can be locking of the affected wheel during braking and an abrupt steering input in the direction of the locked wheel, reduced braking and noise from the affected wheel, or severing of a brake hose, increased brake pedal travel, and reduced steering control. Reduced braking or steering control could cause a crash.

Remedy:  Dealers are to tighten both bolts to the specified torque. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began on July 6, 2004. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

NHTSA Recall No.  04V287
GM Recall No.  04049

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The information contained herein has been obtained from sources that the Company believes to be reliable, however, the Company has not independently verified or confirmed the information and the recipient acknowledges that no representations or warranties are being made in connection with the use of the information.

General Motors Corporation

Models:  Pontiac Grand Prix, 2004
Number Potentially Involved:  281
Dates of Manufacture:  May 2004

Defect:  Certain passenger vehicles have a condition where the front frame rear body mount bracket may fracture and degrade to the point where the intermediate steering shaft could separate, resulting in loss of steering control, which increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy:  Dealers will inspect the front frame assembly and replace it if necessary. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification is expected to begin during August 2004. Owners may contact Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

NHTSA Recall No.  04V299
GM Recall No.  04055

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.

The information contained herein has been obtained from sources that the Company believes to be reliable, however, the Company has not independently verified or confirmed the information and the recipient acknowledges that no representations or warranties are being made in connection with the use of the information.