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849 reports10,800 miles · May 17, 2005
Suspension
ON THURSDAY MAY 12TH I OPENED MY CAR DOOR AND HEARD A LOAD CRACK, AFTER REVIEWING MY CAR WITH SEVERAL CO-WORKERS WE FOUND NOTING VISIBLE WRONG. ON SATURDAY MAY 14TH, I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY HEARD ANOTHER LOAD CRACK AT THAT TIME THE SPRING ON THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT BROKE INTO TWO PIECES, 1 WITH A VERY SHARP EDGE WENT DIRECTLY I…
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ON THURSDAY MAY 12TH I OPENED MY CAR DOOR AND HEARD A LOAD CRACK, AFTER REVIEWING MY CAR WITH SEVERAL CO-WORKERS WE FOUND NOTING VISIBLE WRONG. ON SATURDAY MAY 14TH, I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY HEARD ANOTHER LOAD CRACK AT THAT TIME THE SPRING ON THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT BROKE INTO TWO PIECES, 1 WITH A VERY SHARP EDGE WENT DIRECTLY INTO MY TIRE. (PS SAME THING HAPPENED TO MY GIRLFIENDS 00 GRAND AM LESS THEN 24 HOURS PRIOR TO MINE BREAKING)
NHTSA ODI #10121128
150,000 miles · May 16, 2005
Air BagsCrashInjury
DT: AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. IT HAD BEEN RAINING AND THERE WAS SAND ACROSS THE ROAD. CONSUMER HIT THE SAND AND STARTED SPINNING AND SPUN AROUND SEVERAL TIMES AT LEAST 5 TIMES, WENT DOWN AN EMBANKMENT AND HIT A BIG PINE TREE WITH THE FRONT OF THE CAR. THE AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. *TT
NHTSA ODI #10121053
Mileage unknown · May 14, 2005
Unknown Or Other
MY CAR WILL STALL WHEN DRIVING DOWN ROAD THEN WHEN I PUT THE BREAK ON AND STOP TO START IT AGAIN IT WILL REV UP IT WILL GO 40MILES AN HOUR I HAVE NEVER LET IT GO FASTER I BREAK SOME TIMES SHUT IT OFF. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SENCE NEW IN 1999 I HAVE TAKEN IT IN AND THEY CAN'T FIND WHAT IS WRONG .THEN SOME THING NEW STARTED AND TH…
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MY CAR WILL STALL WHEN DRIVING DOWN ROAD THEN WHEN I PUT THE BREAK ON AND STOP TO START IT AGAIN IT WILL REV UP IT WILL GO 40MILES AN HOUR I HAVE NEVER LET IT GO FASTER I BREAK SOME TIMES SHUT IT OFF. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SENCE NEW IN 1999 I HAVE TAKEN IT IN AND THEY CAN'T FIND WHAT IS WRONG .THEN SOME THING NEW STARTED AND THE LIGHTS WILL GO OUT AS I AM DRIVING JUST FOR 2-3 SECONDS ANS THE LIGHTS IN SIDE WILL ALSO GO OUT .MY RADIO LIGHT TO SEE TIME JUST STAYS OUT NOW SINCE THAT HAPPENED.THIS JUST HAPPEND ABOUT A MONTH AGO WITH FOR THE LAST TIME WHERE IT SURGED THEN REVED UP AND THE LIGHTS THING. AND ALSO THE LIGHT COVERS ARE REALLY BAD LIKE FOGGY NOT BRIGHT ANYMORE.
NHTSA ODI #10120920
Mileage unknown · May 12, 2005
Seat Belts
DT THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WEBBING IS LOCKED UP RETRACTOR. CONTACT CANNOT USE THE SEAT BELT. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10120781
101,000 miles · Apr 29, 2005
Electrical System
I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED A MONTH AGO, AND ALREADY HAD TO REPLACE THE IGNITIION SWITCH. THE REPAIR FACILITY SAID IT WAS TOTALLY RUINED AND THAT I DIDN'T DO ANYTHING TO CAUSE IT, NOR WAS IT PREVENTABLE. THEY ALSO SAID THAT THEY HAVE REPLACE THIS SAME PART ON 5 OTHER GRAND AMS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10118711
88,485 miles · Apr 27, 2005
Service Brakes, AirSuspension
1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM BRAKES CREEK ALL THE TIME HAD FIXED THREE TIMES, JUST LOST THE SPRING IN LEFT REAR TIRE , COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A ACCIDENT.
NHTSA ODI #10118573
80,000 miles · Apr 6, 2005
Air BagsSuspension
WHILE DRIVING 3 MPH OVER A MUD PUDDLE THE FRONT AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. VEHICLE WAS STILL DRIVABLE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THE LEFT FRONT SPRING BROKE. *BF *NM
NHTSA ODI #10111590
Mileage unknown · Apr 2, 2005
Engine And Engine Cooling
COOLANT LIGHT BEGAN TO COME ON INCREASINGLY OFTEN SO I HAD IT CHECKED OUT AT THE GARAGE WHERE I WORK. I WAS TOLD THE LOWER INTAKE GASKET WAS LEAKING AND IF IT DIDN'T GET FIXED WATER AND ANTIFREEZE WOULD GET INTO MY OIL. THIS CAR ONLY HAS 76,XXX MILES ON IT. I KNOW OF TWO OTHER PEOPLE THAT OWN THESE CARS AND THEY HAVE THE SAM…
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COOLANT LIGHT BEGAN TO COME ON INCREASINGLY OFTEN SO I HAD IT CHECKED OUT AT THE GARAGE WHERE I WORK. I WAS TOLD THE LOWER INTAKE GASKET WAS LEAKING AND IF IT DIDN'T GET FIXED WATER AND ANTIFREEZE WOULD GET INTO MY OIL. THIS CAR ONLY HAS 76,XXX MILES ON IT. I KNOW OF TWO OTHER PEOPLE THAT OWN THESE CARS AND THEY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM I DO. THIS IS NOT SAFE IF THE ENGINE FREEZES UP.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10116249
83,778 miles · Mar 31, 2005
Engine And Engine Cooling
VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO OVERHEAT WITHOUT CAUSE. HAD COOLANT SYSTEM CHECKED AND REPLACED WATER PUMP, RADIATOR CAP AND COOLANT. NOTICED THAT OIL COLOR HAD BEGAN TO TURN A LIGHTER SHADE OF BROWN. REPAIRMAN INFORMED ME THAT WATER WAS LEAKING DUE TO A FAULTY GASKET AND LEAKING INTO THE LOWER INTAKE. 700 DOLLAR REPAIR. ALSO INF…
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VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO OVERHEAT WITHOUT CAUSE. HAD COOLANT SYSTEM CHECKED AND REPLACED WATER PUMP, RADIATOR CAP AND COOLANT. NOTICED THAT OIL COLOR HAD BEGAN TO TURN A LIGHTER SHADE OF BROWN. REPAIRMAN INFORMED ME THAT WATER WAS LEAKING DUE TO A FAULTY GASKET AND LEAKING INTO THE LOWER INTAKE. 700 DOLLAR REPAIR. ALSO INFORMED THAT A TSB HAD BEEN ISSUED AND THAT GM WAS PAYING FOR SOME REQUESTS.
NHTSA ODI #10116176
38,800 miles · Mar 26, 2005
Electrical System
THERE SEEMS TO BE A ELECRTICAL MALFUNCTION WITH MY 99 GRAND AM SE/4DR.THE DOME LIGHT SEEMS TO WORK ONCE IN A WHILE.ALSO THERE HAS BEEN IGNITION PROBLEM.MEANING A FEW TIMES WHILE DRIVING THE GAUGES, AS WELL AS, ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON.THE CAR DRIVES WELL DURING THIS MALFUNCTION.ALSO THE REAR DEFOGGER HAS STOPPED WORKING.I …
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THERE SEEMS TO BE A ELECRTICAL MALFUNCTION WITH MY 99 GRAND AM SE/4DR.THE DOME LIGHT SEEMS TO WORK ONCE IN A WHILE.ALSO THERE HAS BEEN IGNITION PROBLEM.MEANING A FEW TIMES WHILE DRIVING THE GAUGES, AS WELL AS, ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON.THE CAR DRIVES WELL DURING THIS MALFUNCTION.ALSO THE REAR DEFOGGER HAS STOPPED WORKING.I HAD READ THE OWNERS MANAUL AND FLOWED THE DIRECTIONS,BUT FOUND NO FUSE IN THE RELAY BOX PRETIANING TO THE REAR DEFOGGER.THERE SEEMS TO BE PROBLEM WITH STARTING THE CAR.MEANING: IT DOESN'T ALWAYS SEEM TO START RIGHT AWAY.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10114801
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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
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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