2003 Pontiac Aztek Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2003 Pontiac Aztek. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 07V349000Aug 8, 200720,594 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage
  Covers: Pontiac Aztek 2001–2004, Montana 2001–2004, Chevrolet Venture 2001–2004 +1 more

  Reported issue: On certain vehicles, variations in the manufacturing process or exposure to high ambient temperatures may lead to fracture of the fuel tank inlet check valve (icv).

  Possible consequence: A fracture may allow fuel vapors to pass through and allow droplets of fuel to accumulate on the side of the fuel tank. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank. The recall will be mailed in two phases with the first phase beginning on december 4, 2007. The second phase will be mailed on december 13, 2007. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080; chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. The vehicle population includes…

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• 03V250000Jul 15, 20031,707,825 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Other › Owners/service/other manual
  Covers: Pontiac Aztek 2001–2003, Montana 2001, 2003, Chevrolet Venture 2001, 2003 +10 more

  Reported issue: Certain minivans, passenger and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage system." the owner's manual does not explain the meaning of the location symbols for the child restraint lower universal anchorage system.

  Possible consequence: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.

  Remedy: Owners will be provided with a supplement for their owner's manual. This supplement describes and shows the location symbols for the child restraint anchors that are located in the vehicle and on the child restraint or booster cushion. Owner notification began august 18, 2003. Owners should contact buick at…

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• 03V052000Feb 20, 20034,512 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering
  Covers: Pontiac Aztek 2003, Buick Rendezvous 2003

  Reported issue: In some of these sport utility vehicles, the diameter of the steering column intermediate shaft is too small.

  Possible consequence: This condition could allow the intermediate shaft to spin inside the steering column coupling, resulting in loss of steering control of the vehicle. If this were to happen while the vehicle is moving, a crash could resulting without prior warning.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and replace if necessary, the steering column intermediate shaft. Owners were notified by telephone on february 7, 2003, with a follow-up letter on february 11, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a…

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