General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #04V287000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V287000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 47,991 affected units, GM/FRONT BRAKE CALIPER BOLT TORQUE, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V287000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2004-06-23T00:00:00

Subject: Gm/front brake caliper bolt torque

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 47,991

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 04049

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 04V287000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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