General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #05V054000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V054000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 9,402 affected units, REAR SUSPENSION KNUCKLE BOLT FRACTURE, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain passenger vehicles equipped with rear suspension knuckle bolts that are not to specification and could fracture under high loads that can occur in some driving conditions.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace both rear suspension knuckle bolts free of charge. the recall began on february 9, 2005. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V054000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2005-02-14T00:00:00

Subject: Rear suspension knuckle bolt fracture

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 9,402

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 05020

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain passenger vehicles equipped with rear suspension knuckle bolts that are not to specification and could fracture under high loads that can occur in some driving conditions.

Consequence Summary: If the bolt fracture, the rear suspension linkage could detach from the knuckle and the rear wheel would be able to turn inboard or outboard. sudden changes in vehicle handling could occur, particularly at higher speeds, and the driver may not be able to control the vehicle and a crash could occur without warning.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace both rear suspension knuckle bolts free of charge. the recall began on february 9, 2005. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or pontiac at 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: 05V054000

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