General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #03V331000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V331000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 59,528 affected units, GM/FMVSS 135/REAR BRAKE HOSE, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

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.

Corrective Action

Dealers will tighten the right rear brake hose fitting to the proper torque specification, and add brake fluid if necessary. owner notification began august 28, 2003. owners should contact pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V331000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2003-09-12T00:00:00
Subject: Gm/fmvss 135/rear brake hose
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Potentially Affected Units: 59,528

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 03045
Recall Type: Vehicle
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 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 Action: Dealers will tighten the right rear brake hose fitting to the proper torque specification, and add brake fluid if necessary. owner notification began august 28, 2003. owners should contact pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-3pbg_fm47_rw8g
NHTSA ID: 03V331000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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