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NHTSA Campaign ID:  03V331000
Component:  Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Manufacturer:  General Motors
Year:
2004
Make:
Pontiac
Model:
Grand Prix
Recall Date:
09/03/2003
Potential Number of Units Affected: 59,528
Manufactured:
Defect 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 Summary:
If the brake fluid level in the master cylinder reservoir dropped to the indicator limit, the brake system warning light would be activated. 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.
Corrective Summary:
Dealers will tighten the right rear brake hose fitting to the proper torque specification, and add brake fluid if necessary. Owner notification began September 4, 2003. Owners should contact Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

NHTSA Campaign ID:  04V299000
Component:  Structure: Frame And Members
Manufacturer:  General Motors
Year:
2004
Make:
Pontiac
Model:
Grand Prix
Recall Date:
06/22/2004
Potential Number of Units Affected: 281
Manufactured:
Defect Summary:
Certain passenger vehicles have a condition where the front frame rear body mount bracket may fracture.
Consequence Summary:
If ignored, the bracket would fracture and degrade to the point where the intermediate steering shaft could separate, resulting in loss of steering control and a crash could occur.
Corrective Summary:
Dealers will inspect the front frame assembly and replace it if necessary. Owner notification is expected to begin during August 2004. Owners should contact Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
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