THE TURN LIGHTS ON OUR PONTIAC GRAND AM SE V6 HAVE BEEN GOING IN AND OUT AT RANDOM. I ASKED MY FATHER ABOUT THIS AND HE SAID TO TRY PUSHING THE HAZARD LIGHT BUTTON. HE GOT A RECALL NOTICE FOR HIS 2000 PONTIAC GRAND AM LAST YEAR BUT HAS NOT EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM, SO I WANT TO KNOW IF THE SAME RECALLED 2000 PART NUMBER HAZARD…
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THE TURN LIGHTS ON OUR PONTIAC GRAND AM SE V6 HAVE BEEN GOING IN AND OUT AT RANDOM. I ASKED MY FATHER ABOUT THIS AND HE SAID TO TRY PUSHING THE HAZARD LIGHT BUTTON. HE GOT A RECALL NOTICE FOR HIS 2000 PONTIAC GRAND AM LAST YEAR BUT HAS NOT EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM, SO I WANT TO KNOW IF THE SAME RECALLED 2000 PART NUMBER HAZARD SWITCH AND WIRING OF THE TURN LIGHT THROUGH IT ARE THE SAME AS MY 1999 ,THE TWO CARS ARE VIRTUALLY IDENTICAL IN EVERY WAY. IF THEY ARE THE SAME PART AND PROCEDURE OF PROBLEM THEN I GUESS MY COMPLAINT IS WITH THE NHTSA WHO DID NOT INCLUDE THIS PART IN THE 2000 RECALL NOTICE. PLEASE DO DILIGENCE, THIS IS MY FAMILY'S CAR. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10201719
87,000 miles · Apr 24, 2007
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CLICKING NOISES AROUND STEERING WHEEL, WAS TOLD BY DEALER IT IS THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH, THE HAZARD SWITCH HAS A SPECIAL POLICY BUT NOT THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WHICH IS DIFFERENT ACCORDING TO GM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10188715
Mileage unknown · Mar 30, 2007
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THE TURN SIGNALS HAVE NOT WORKED FOR QUITE SOME TIME, THE HAZARD LIGHTS EITHER. CONTACTED PONTIAC TO SEE IF SPECIAL POLICY # 04098 APPLIED, DUE TO VIN # WAS TOLD THAT IT DID NOT. I WAS REFERRED TO GM DEALERSHIP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10186598
120,000 miles · Mar 27, 2007
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I HAVE A 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT. WHENEVER THE TURN SIGNAL IS ON IT RELAYS TO THE HAZARD SWITCH AND A CLICKING SOUND IS HEARD TO NOTIFY THE DRIVER THAT THE SIGNAL IS ON. WELL LAST YEAR THERE WAS TIMES WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL WOULD ALL OF A SUDDEN STOP. I WOULD HAVE TO MESS WITH THE HAZARD SWITCH A FEW TIMES AND THEN THE BLINKERS W…
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I HAVE A 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT. WHENEVER THE TURN SIGNAL IS ON IT RELAYS TO THE HAZARD SWITCH AND A CLICKING SOUND IS HEARD TO NOTIFY THE DRIVER THAT THE SIGNAL IS ON. WELL LAST YEAR THERE WAS TIMES WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL WOULD ALL OF A SUDDEN STOP. I WOULD HAVE TO MESS WITH THE HAZARD SWITCH A FEW TIMES AND THEN THE BLINKERS WOULD WORK AGAIN. THIS WAS OCCASIONAL FOR ABOUT A YEAR THEN LAST MONTH THE CLICKING WOULD SOMETIMES NOT STOP EVEN WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL IS NOT ON. ALSO IT WOULD ERRATICALLY CLICK VERY FAST AGAIN WITH THE TURN SIGNAL NOT ON. I CHECKED OUT INFO ON THE WEBSITE AND APPARENTLY A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM. HERE IS THE FORUM OF SEVERAL POSTINGS OF SIMILAR PROBLEMS HTTP://WWW.AUTOWEB.COM/CONTENT/RESEARCH/FORUMS/INDEX.CFM/ACTION/POSTS/FID/2831 I NOTICED THERE IS A RECALL FOR SOMETHING SIMILAR TO THIS ON A 2000 BUT WHEN I CALLED PONTIAC THEY SAID IT CAN NOT BE FOR A 1999. WHY, IF SO MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THEIR MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH AND ITS CONNECTION TO THE CLICKING IN THE HAZARD SWITCH, DOES PONTIAC NOT RECALL THIS ITEM? *JB
NHTSA ODI #10186315
Mileage unknown · Feb 24, 2007
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I OWN A 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM AND HAVE NOTICED THAT THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT BULBS CREATE ENOUGH HEAT AT THE CONTACT POINT TO MELT THE PLASTIC HOUSING OF THE BULB BASE OVER APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS. THE RESULTANT MELTED PLASTIC EVENTUALLY BRAKES THE CONTACT AND COATS THE METAL AT THE BULB BASE WITH PLASTIC MAKING THE BULB USELESS AND…
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I OWN A 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM AND HAVE NOTICED THAT THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT BULBS CREATE ENOUGH HEAT AT THE CONTACT POINT TO MELT THE PLASTIC HOUSING OF THE BULB BASE OVER APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS. THE RESULTANT MELTED PLASTIC EVENTUALLY BRAKES THE CONTACT AND COATS THE METAL AT THE BULB BASE WITH PLASTIC MAKING THE BULB USELESS AND NONFUNCTIONAL. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10183405
59,000 miles · Jan 17, 2007
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TL* - THE CONTACT HAS A 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT HAS FOUND THAT THE 2000 PONTIAC GRAND AM HAS A SAFETY RECALL 03V327000 FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER TURN SIGNAL WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL WAS TURNED OFF IT CONTIN…
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TL* - THE CONTACT HAS A 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT HAS FOUND THAT THE 2000 PONTIAC GRAND AM HAS A SAFETY RECALL 03V327000 FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER TURN SIGNAL WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL WAS TURNED OFF IT CONTINUE TO CLICK AS THOUGH IT IS STILL ON. THE CONTACT'S MECHANIC REPLACED THE HAZARD SWITCH AND THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH. THE CONTACT ALSO HAD TO HAVE THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH REPLACED. THE REPAIR WORK PERFORMED BETWEEN 03/01/06 - 03/24/2006. THE CONTACT WOULD LIKE TO HAVE HER REIMBURSED REPAIRED UNDER THE SAFETY RECALL 03V327000. *JB UPDATED 02/22/07. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10178931
Mileage unknown · Sep 26, 2006
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I HAVE CLICKING PROBLEM WITH MY 99 GRAND AM. IT HAS RECENTLY BECAME WORSE. THE NOISE IS COMING FROM THE DASH BOARD UNDER THE HAZARD BUTTON. IT'S DRIVING ME CRAZY AND THIS SWITCH IS FAULTY AND CLICKING EVERY TIME I START THE CAR. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10169345
46,000 miles · Sep 22, 2006
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE DIRECTIONAL SIGNALS ONLY WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN ACTIVATED, THE SIGNALS WORKED FOR A FEW SECONDS, THEN FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA ODI #10168982
59,009 miles · Mar 6, 2006
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE ENGINE OVERHEATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THE ENGINE'S HIGH PERFORMANCE ADDITIVE CAUSED CORROSION TO THE ALUMINUM CYLINDER HEAD. THE CYLINDER HEAD WAS REPLACED WHICH CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. UPD…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE ENGINE OVERHEATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THE ENGINE'S HIGH PERFORMANCE ADDITIVE CAUSED CORROSION TO THE ALUMINUM CYLINDER HEAD. THE CYLINDER HEAD WAS REPLACED WHICH CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. UPDATED 3/28/2006 - THE WATER PUMP FAILED. THE BATTERY AND BRAKES FAILED. THE COOLANT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE ANTIFREEZE HAD CONGEALED AND NEEDED TO BE FLUSHED AND REPLACED. THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT WENT OUT. THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR BROKE. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10151846
66,000 miles · Feb 25, 2006
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1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM - ISSUE BEGAN AFTER WE SET THE EMERGENCY FLASHERS AND THEN PRESSED BUTTON TO RELEASE IN JAN 2006. TO DATE THE AUDIBLE CLICKING OF THE FLASHER INTERMITTENTLY ENGAGES. AUDIBLE CLICKING DURING TURN SIGNAL USE APPEARS NORMAL BUT ONCE THE SIGNAL CANCELS, THE CLICKING WILL CONTINUE ERRATICALLY. *JB
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE OCCUPANT PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." THE CONSOLE COVER ON THESE VEHICLES DOES NOT STAY CLOSED WHEN A SPECIFIED VERTICAL LOAD IS APPLIED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CONSOLE COVER COULD OPEN AND THE COVER OR ITEMS STORED UNDER IT COULD INJURE AN OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONSOLE LATCH MECHANISM.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING WHEEL CAN COME LOOSE FROM THE STEERING SHAFT BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUT COULD HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUT FOR CORRECT TIGHTNESS AND TIGHTEN IF NECESSARY.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
GM CONDUCTED A RECALL (NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 03V327) ON MODEL YEAR (MY) 2000-2001 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE HAZARD SWITCHES THAT CAUSE THE TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARD LIGHTS TO FAIL.THE RECALL COVERED VEHICLES BUILT FROM FEBRUARY 2000 THROUGH MAY 2001 (DEPENDING ON MODEL).ODI OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON 64 REPORTS ALLEGING TURN SIGNAL FAILURE ON MY 1999-2000 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL AND BUILT PRIOR TO FEBRUARY 2000.IN DECEMBER 2004, GM WILL ISSUE A SPECIAL POLICY FOR MY 1999-2000 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 03V327.THE POLICY COVERS TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES (WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST) TO PROVIDE A NO COST REPLACEMENT OF THE HAZARD SWITCH.GM WILL SEND LETTERS TO OWNERS STARTING DECEMBER 30, 2004.THE ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE MANUFACTURER IS SUFFICIENT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUES RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FUTURE ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
GM CONDUCTED A RECALL (NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 03V327) ON MODEL YEAR (MY) 2000-2001 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE HAZARD SWITCHES THAT CAUSE THE TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARD LIGHTS TO FAIL.THE RECALL COVERED VEHICLES BUILT FROM FEBRUARY 2000 THROUGH MAY 2001 (DEPENDING ON MODEL).ODI OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON 64 REPORTS ALLEGING TURN SIGNAL FAILURE ON MY 1999-2000 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL AND BUILT PRIOR TO FEBRUARY 2000.IN DECEMBER 2004, GM WILL ISSUE A SPECIAL POLICY FOR MY 1999-2000 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 03V327.THE POLICY COVERS TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES (WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST) TO PROVIDE A NO COST REPLACEMENT OF THE HAZARD SWITCH.GM WILL SEND LETTERS TO OWNERS STARTING DECEMBER 30, 2004.THE ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE MANUFACTURER IS SUFFICIENT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUES RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FUTURE ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
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GM CONDUCTED A RECALL (NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 03V327) ON MODEL YEAR (MY) 2000-2001 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE HAZARD SWITCHES THAT CAUSE THE TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARD LIGHTS TO FAIL.THE RECALL COVERED VEHICLES BUILT FROM FEBRUARY 2000 THROUGH MAY 2001 (DEPENDING ON MODEL).ODI OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON 64 REPORTS ALLEGING TURN SIGNAL FAILURE ON MY 1999-2000 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL AND BUILT PRIOR TO FEBRUARY 2000.IN DECEMBER 2004, GM WILL ISSUE A SPECIAL POLICY FOR MY 1999-2000 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 03V327.THE POLICY COVERS TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES (WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST) TO PROVIDE A NO COST REPLACEMENT OF THE HAZARD SWITCH.GM WILL SEND LETTERS TO OWNERS STARTING DECEMBER 30, 2004.THE ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE MANUFACTURER IS SUFFICIENT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUES RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FUTURE ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
THE FAILURE RATE OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES IS LOW RELATIVE TO PAST ODI INVESTIGATIONS.THE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS IS THEREFORE CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR COMPLAINTS AND OTHER INFORMATION RELATING TO THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN THE FUTURE IF WARRANTED.PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS.
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Suspension:front
THE FAILURE RATE OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES IS LOW RELATIVE TO PAST ODI INVESTIGATIONS.THE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS IS THEREFORE CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR COMPLAINTS AND OTHER INFORMATION RELATING TO THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN THE FUTURE IF WARRANTED.PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS.
Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs
THE FAILURE RATE OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES IS LOW RELATIVE TO PAST ODI INVESTIGATIONS.THE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS IS THEREFORE CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR COMPLAINTS AND OTHER INFORMATION RELATING TO THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN THE FUTURE IF WARRANTED.PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS.
Suspension
THE FAILURE RATE OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES IS LOW RELATIVE TO PAST ODI INVESTIGATIONS.THE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS IS THEREFORE CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR COMPLAINTS AND OTHER INFORMATION RELATING TO THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN THE FUTURE IF WARRANTED.PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS.
PE03031 · Front Suspension Coil Spring Fracture
Opened Jul 14, 2003 · Closed Nov 4, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension:front; Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs
THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A COIL SPRING-OVER-STRUT FRONT SUSPENSION WITH THE SPRING ITSELF RESTING IN COMPRESSION BETWEEN TWO POLYMER ISOLATORS.PE03-031 WAS OPENED TO INVESTIGATE REPORTS OF FRACTURE OF THIS SPRING.THE FRACTURES OCCUR IN THE FIRST ACTIVE COIL ABOVE THE LOWER ISOLATOR AND APPARENTLY ORIGINATE IN CORROSION PITS FOUND BENEATH REGIONS OF DAMAGED EPOXY COATING.CONSUMER COMPLAINTS AND WARRANTY DATA SHOW THAT THE FAILURES OCCUR PREDOMINANTLY IN THE ?CORROSION STATES? AND TEND TO APPEAR OUTSIDE OF THE STANDARD 36,000 MILE WARRANTY TERM.THESE DATA ALSO SUGGEST THAT THESE FAILURES WILL CONTINUE TO HAPPEN.SLIGHTLY MORE THAN ONE THIRD OF THE CONSUMER COMPLAINTS HAVE INVOLVED THE BROKEN SPRING COIL CONTACTING THE ADJACENT TIRE.ODI IS UPGRADING PE03-031 TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS TO GATHER FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THE SCOPE AND CONSEQUENCES OF THESE FAILURES.
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Suspension:front
THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A COIL SPRING-OVER-STRUT FRONT SUSPENSION WITH THE SPRING ITSELF RESTING IN COMPRESSION BETWEEN TWO POLYMER ISOLATORS.PE03-031 WAS OPENED TO INVESTIGATE REPORTS OF FRACTURE OF THIS SPRING.THE FRACTURES OCCUR IN THE FIRST ACTIVE COIL ABOVE THE LOWER ISOLATOR AND APPARENTLY ORIGINATE IN CORROSION PITS FOUND BENEATH REGIONS OF DAMAGED EPOXY COATING.CONSUMER COMPLAINTS AND WARRANTY DATA SHOW THAT THE FAILURES OCCUR PREDOMINANTLY IN THE ?CORROSION STATES? AND TEND TO APPEAR OUTSIDE OF THE STANDARD 36,000 MILE WARRANTY TERM.THESE DATA ALSO SUGGEST THAT THESE FAILURES WILL CONTINUE TO HAPPEN.SLIGHTLY MORE THAN ONE THIRD OF THE CONSUMER COMPLAINTS HAVE INVOLVED THE BROKEN SPRING COIL CONTACTING THE ADJACENT TIRE.ODI IS UPGRADING PE03-031 TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS TO GATHER FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THE SCOPE AND CONSEQUENCES OF THESE FAILURES.
Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs
THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A COIL SPRING-OVER-STRUT FRONT SUSPENSION WITH THE SPRING ITSELF RESTING IN COMPRESSION BETWEEN TWO POLYMER ISOLATORS.PE03-031 WAS OPENED TO INVESTIGATE REPORTS OF FRACTURE OF THIS SPRING.THE FRACTURES OCCUR IN THE FIRST ACTIVE COIL ABOVE THE LOWER ISOLATOR AND APPARENTLY ORIGINATE IN CORROSION PITS FOUND BENEATH REGIONS OF DAMAGED EPOXY COATING.CONSUMER COMPLAINTS AND WARRANTY DATA SHOW THAT THE FAILURES OCCUR PREDOMINANTLY IN THE ?CORROSION STATES? AND TEND TO APPEAR OUTSIDE OF THE STANDARD 36,000 MILE WARRANTY TERM.THESE DATA ALSO SUGGEST THAT THESE FAILURES WILL CONTINUE TO HAPPEN.SLIGHTLY MORE THAN ONE THIRD OF THE CONSUMER COMPLAINTS HAVE INVOLVED THE BROKEN SPRING COIL CONTACTING THE ADJACENT TIRE.ODI IS UPGRADING PE03-031 TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS TO GATHER FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THE SCOPE AND CONSEQUENCES OF THESE FAILURES.
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