NHTSA Recall 05V054000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V054000; Date: Feb. 14, 2005
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Chevrolet Classic; 2005 Pontiac Grand Am
Component: Suspension:rear
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 9,402
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Gm recall no. 05020. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 9, 2005
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