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Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints
203 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Jun 8, 2000
Air BagsService Brakes, HydraulicCrashInjury
11/15/1999 INVOLVED IN 25 TO 30 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN 2 INJURIES, PONTIAC CONTACTED SEVERAL TIMES AND EACH TIME GIVEN DIFFERENT ANSWERS AS TO WHY THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. FIRST REASON GIVEN WAS IT LIKED A FRACTION OF AN INCH TO DEPLOYMENT, 2ND TIME PONTIA CONTACTED THEY ADVISED THAT IT W…
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11/15/1999 INVOLVED IN 25 TO 30 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN 2 INJURIES, PONTIAC CONTACTED SEVERAL TIMES AND EACH TIME GIVEN DIFFERENT ANSWERS AS TO WHY THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. FIRST REASON GIVEN WAS IT LIKED A FRACTION OF AN INCH TO DEPLOYMENT, 2ND TIME PONTIA CONTACTED THEY ADVISED THAT IT WASNT AT FAST ENOUGH SPEED FOR DEPLOYMENT, 3RD TIME CONTACTED PONTIAC ADVISED THAT I SHOULD BE GLAD THAT THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY ,4TH TIME CONTACTED PONTIAC ADVISED THAT CAR AIRBAGS DO NOT DEPLOY WHEN OTHER VEHICLE IS PICK-UP SIZE OR LARGER THE DEALERSHIP AND THE BODY SHOP WHERE I HAD VEHICLE REPAIRED BOTH ADVISED THAT THE AIR BAGS SHOULD HAS DEPLOYED ON IMPACT. HAVE HAD THE BRAKES ROTORS TURNED ONCE AND 2 MONTHS. NOW HAVE TO GET NEW BRAKES ON VEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #723733
Mileage unknown · May 31, 2000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55 MPH COULD FEEL BRAKE PEDAL PULSATING. ALSO,COULD FEEL VEHICLE VIBRATING. *AK
NHTSA ODI #862849
Mileage unknown · May 17, 2000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THIS IS THE 2ND TIME THAT PADS HAVE WORN OUT. FIRST REPLACED AT 14,000 MILES. ONLY 6,000 MILES LATER NEED TO BE REPLACED. DEFINITELY A PROBLEM HERE! NEEDS ACTION TAKEN.
NHTSA ODI #722809
Mileage unknown · May 17, 2000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #722808
Mileage unknown · May 8, 2000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT ANY SPEED COULD STEP ON BRAKES PEDAL AND VEHICLE WILL START VIBRATING DUE TO PREMATURE/FREQUENT WEAR OF ROTORS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #861617
Mileage unknown · May 8, 2000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHILE DRIVING COULD STEP ON BRAKE PEDAL AND EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WITHOUT A PRIOR WARNING. *AK
NHTSA ODI #861577
Mileage unknown · Apr 24, 2000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I PUT NEW ROTORS AND BRAKES ON THE FRONT IN SEPTEMBER AFTER HAVING THE CAR ONLY A MONTH. IT WAS A DEMO WITH 18K MILES ON IT. NOW 11K MILES LATER I NEED THE ROTORS AND BRAKES CHANGED IN THE FRONT AGAIN. I CAN'T AFFORD TO DROP $300 AT MIDAS EVERY 6 MONTHS ON BRAKES AND ROTORS. THERE WAS ANOTHER WOMAN IN MIDAS AT THE SAME TIME W…
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I PUT NEW ROTORS AND BRAKES ON THE FRONT IN SEPTEMBER AFTER HAVING THE CAR ONLY A MONTH. IT WAS A DEMO WITH 18K MILES ON IT. NOW 11K MILES LATER I NEED THE ROTORS AND BRAKES CHANGED IN THE FRONT AGAIN. I CAN'T AFFORD TO DROP $300 AT MIDAS EVERY 6 MONTHS ON BRAKES AND ROTORS. THERE WAS ANOTHER WOMAN IN MIDAS AT THE SAME TIME WITH THE SAME MAKE CAR AND YEAR WITH THE SAME PROBLEM WHICH LED ME HERE TO YOUR WEB SITE WHICH REVEALED OVER 20 COMPLAINTS OF SIMILIAR NATURE. I JUST WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE IS A RECALL ON THESE ROTORS OR A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM ON THESE CARS THAT I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT. THANK YOU. *AK
NHTSA ODI #721869
Mileage unknown · Apr 11, 2000
Air BagsService Brakes, HydraulicStructure
SINCE THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW ON NOVEMBER 1998 (1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM) IT HAS BEEN IN THE REPAIR SHOP FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT, FRONT END HAS BEEN REPAIRED 3 TIMES, BRAKES REPAIRED (WARPED ROTORS), AIR BAG COVER WARPED AND WAS REPLACED, DOOR PANELING CAME OFF AND WAS REPLACED WITH NEW PANELING, GLO…
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SINCE THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW ON NOVEMBER 1998 (1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM) IT HAS BEEN IN THE REPAIR SHOP FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT, FRONT END HAS BEEN REPAIRED 3 TIMES, BRAKES REPAIRED (WARPED ROTORS), AIR BAG COVER WARPED AND WAS REPLACED, DOOR PANELING CAME OFF AND WAS REPLACED WITH NEW PANELING, GLOVE BOX DOOR WAS LOOSE.
NHTSA ODI #721345
Mileage unknown · Mar 31, 2000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THREE FAILURES (AT 17,741; 27,336; AND 38,974 MILES) WITH WARPED FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS. GM NOW SAYS THAT FAILURE IS DUE TO IMPROPER DRIVING HABITS OR IMPROPERLY TORQUED LUG NUTS. THE LUG NUTS WERE NOT REMOVED SINCE THE LAST FAILURE. GM WILL NOT SAY WHAT TYPE OF DRIVING HABITS CAUSES ROTOR FAILURES. CAR DEVELOPS A SEVERE "S…
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THREE FAILURES (AT 17,741; 27,336; AND 38,974 MILES) WITH WARPED FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS. GM NOW SAYS THAT FAILURE IS DUE TO IMPROPER DRIVING HABITS OR IMPROPERLY TORQUED LUG NUTS. THE LUG NUTS WERE NOT REMOVED SINCE THE LAST FAILURE. GM WILL NOT SAY WHAT TYPE OF DRIVING HABITS CAUSES ROTOR FAILURES. CAR DEVELOPS A SEVERE "SHIMMY" WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT HIGH SPEEDS.
NHTSA ODI #720839
Mileage unknown · Mar 15, 2000
EquipmentFuel System, GasolineService Brakes, Hydraulic
INTERNAL RADIO FAILURE CAUSING RADIO CLOCK DISPLAY AND LIGHT NOT TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY. NLM
NHTSA ODI #551406
Official recalls
3Jul 3, 2014
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.
May 18, 2000
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.
Dec 15, 1998
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 ↗
NHTSA investigations
3RQ04005 · Turn Signal Failures
Opened Jun 18, 2004 · Closed Nov 30, 2004
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights:switch; Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch
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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Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights:switch
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.
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch
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.
EA03021 · Front Suspension Coil Spring Fracture
Opened Nov 4, 2003 · Closed Oct 19, 2004
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension; Suspension:front; 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.
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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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