Recall 04V287000: 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix and 2 other models

Report received

Jun 23, 2004

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

47,991vehicles

Model years

2004

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Certain passenger vehicles were produced with lower than specified torque on both front brake caliper 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.

Possible consequence

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. Owner notification began on june 28, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet 1-800-630-2438 or pontiac 1-800-620-7668.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2004 Chevrolet Impala1,074 complaints
• 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo230 complaints
• 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix454 complaints