NHTSA Recall 15V201000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V201000; Date: Apr. 6, 2015
The leaking engine oil can drip onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Buick Regal; 2004 Chevrolet Impala; 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo; 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
Manufactured by: General Motors Llc
Affected Units:: 330,742
Recall Summary:
General motors LLC (gm) notified the agency on April 2, 2015, that they are is recalling certain model year 2004 Buick regal vehicles manufactured April 9, 2003, to June 1, 2003, 2004 Chevrolet impala vehicles manufactured April 8, 2003, to June 23, 2003, and 2004 Chevrolet monte carlo vehicles manufactured April 7, 2003, to June 23, 2003. On may 18, 2015, gm expanded the recall to cover an additional 49,751 2004 pontiac grand prix vehicles manufactured January 6, 2003, to June 25, 2004. In the affected vehicles, the valve cover gasket may leak.
How to Fix:
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will remove the plastic cover and plastic oil fill tube extension and replace the front valve cover and gasket. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on April 24, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is 14574.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 24, 2015
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