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Automobile Manufacturer Recall Data - Pontiac Recalls 
Posted: 08-15-2008 | |
| AZTEK G6 GRAND AM GRAND PRIX MONTANA MONTANA SV6 SOLSTICE SUNFIRE TORRENT VIBE | |
| AZTEK RECALLS | Top |
| 2004 PONTIAC AZTEK Manufactured between: 06/01/2003 and 12/31/2003 Defect: on certain vehicles, variations in the manufacturing process or exposure to high ambient temperatures may lead to fracture of the fuel tank inlet check valve (icv). Consequence: a fracture may allow fuel vapors to pass through and allow droplets of fuel to accumulate on the side of the fuel tank. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Action: dealers will replace the fuel tank. the recall will be mailed in two phases with the first phase beginning on december 4, 2007. the second phase will be mailed on december 13, 2007. owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080; chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. the vehicle population includes buick rendezvous and pontiac aztek vehicle built in may 2003; chevrolet venture and pontiac montana vehicles built from june through august 2002; and all vehicles registered in nevada, arizona, virgin islands, puerto rico, and hawaii. Recall Date: 08/08/2007 | |
| 2004 PONTIAC AZTEK Manufactured between: 10/01/2003 and 03/31/2004 Defect: on certain sport utility vehicles, contamination on ignition relay contacts can cause high resistance. this can affect signals to the powertrain control module and, could cause intermittent vehicle stalls at any time. Consequence: the vehicle cannot be restarted immediately. if this were to occur, it could result in a vehicle crash. Action: dealers will replace the ignition relay free of charge. the recall began on may 4, 2005. owners may contact pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 and buick at 1-866-608-8080. Recall Date: 04/20/2005 | |
| 2004 PONTIAC AZTEK Manufactured between: 09/01/2003 and 09/30/2003 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, a weld between the fuel tank inlet check valve and the fuel tank can fail. Consequence: if these parts separate, the driver may notice an odor of fuel, the service engine soon or check engine light may illuminate, and/or fuel may leak onto the ground. fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Action: dealers will inspect the serial number of the fuel tank to see if it is on the list of affected tanks. if the serial number matches, the fuel tank will be replaced. owner notification began november 4, 2003. owners should contact buick at 1-866-608-8080 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. Recall Date: 11/10/2003 | |
| G6 RECALLS | Top |
| 2007 PONTIAC G6 Manufactured between: 06/09/2006 and 06/20/2006 Defect: certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the right front passenger seats in these vehicles are built with a passenger air bag sensing system. when tested with a representative, unrestrained six year old child, the system is required to turn off the right front passenger's airbag. interference during system calibration caused the seats to be out of specification. Consequence: this can increase the risk of injury to a child seat occupant during certain crash conditions. Action: dealers will replace the passenger sensing system free of charge. the recall will begin on april 17, 2007. owners may contact pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. Recall Date: 03/30/2007 | |
| 2006 PONTIAC G6 Manufactured between: 04/01/2005 and 08/31/2005 Defect: certain vehicles originally built with cloth seats that were equipped with an automatic air bag passenger sensing system and later reupholstered with aftermarket leather seat cover kits are involved. testing has indicated that the aftermarket leather seat covers can cause the passenger sensing system to malfunction. Consequence: if the passenger sensing system malfunctions, the front air bag on the passenger side may be disabled when it should be enabled, or enabled when it should be disabled. in either case, in the event of a crash that requires air bag deployment, a front passenger's level of injury may be increased. Action: because a replacement leather seat cover that is compatible with the passenger sensing system is not available, general motors (gm) will repurchase these vehicles in accordance with the terms stated in gm¿s letter to owners. the recall began on november 6, 2006. owners should contact gm at 1-877-477-1022 to begin the process of repurchasing their vehicle. Recall Date: 10/31/2006 | |
| 2005 PONTIAC G6 Manufactured between: 05/01/2004 and 01/31/2005 Defect: certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, 'child restraint anchorage systems.' the child restraint lower anchors in the center rear seating position are located approximately 90mm behind the corresponding z-point of the child restraint fixture (crf). the owner's manual states that anchors are at the outboard seating positions only. Consequence: without additional and corrected owner's manual information, an owner may encounter difficulty in installing child restraints with rigid attachments in the center position. Action: owners will be mailed an owner's manual supplement. the recall ibegan on march 20, 2005. owners may contact pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. Recall Date: 03/14/2005 | |
| GRAND AM RECALLS | Top |
| 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM Manufactured between: 10/01/2004 and 01/31/2005 Defect: 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. Consequence: 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. Action: 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 Date: 02/14/2005 | |
| 2004 PONTIAC GRAND AM Manufactured between: 05/01/2004 and 06/15/2004 Defect: certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a fuel tank that does not meet specification. a weld on these fuel tanks may be insufficient, resulting in a fuel leak. Consequence: fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Action: dealers will inspect the fuel tank, and replace it, if necessary. owner notification began on june 23, 2004. owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. Recall Date: 06/30/2004 | |
| GRAND PRIX RECALLS | Top |
| 2007 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Manufactured between: 08/01/2006 and 08/31/2006 Defect: on certain vehicles, the fuel tank is missing the adhesive layer that bonds the barrier layer to the outer shell of the fuel tank. Consequence: with this condition, fuel and/or fuel vapors could seep out between the layers, increasing the risk of a fire. Action: dealers will inspect the serial number on the fuel tank and replace the fuel tank if necessary. the recall began on november 13, 2006. owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. Recall Date: 10/31/2006 | |
| 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Manufactured between: 10/01/2003 and 12/31/2003 Defect: certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, 'accelerator control systems.' if one of the two accelerator pedal return springs fails and the temperature is -22 degrees f to -40 degrees f, the engine may not return to idle within three seconds, as required. Consequence: if this were to occur, greater brake pedal force and a longer distance may be required to stop the vehicle. Action: dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assembly. this recall began on march 8, 2005. owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. Recall Date: 02/09/2005 | |
| 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Manufactured between: 05/01/2004 and 05/31/2004 Defect: certain passenger vehicles have a condition where the front frame rear body mount bracket may fracture. Consequence: if ignored, the bracket would fracture and degrade to the point where the intermediate steering shaft could separate, resulting in loss of steering control and a crash could occur. Action: dealers will inspect the front frame assembly and replace it if necessary. the recall began on august 16, 2004. owners should contact pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. Recall Date: 06/23/2004 | |
| 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Manufactured between: 03/01/2004 and 04/30/2004 Defect: certain passenger vehicles were produced with lower than specified torque on both front brake caliper to steering knuckle attachment bolts. with improper torque, the clamp load at the joint may not be adequate to prevent movement between the caliper bracket and knuckle. Consequence: depending on whether one or both bolts backs out or fractures, the result can be locking of the affected wheel during braking and an abrupt steering input in the direction of the locked wheel, reduced braking and noise from the affected wheel, or severing of a brake hose, increased brake pedal travel, and reduced steering control. reduced braking or steering control could cause a crash. Action: dealers are to tighten both bolts to the specified torque. owner notification began on june 28, 2004. owners should contact chevrolet 1-800-630-2438 or pontiac 1-800-620-7668. Recall Date: 06/23/2004 | |
| 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Manufactured between: 10/01/2002 and 08/20/2003 Defect: certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, ¿passenger car braking systems.¿ on some of these vehicles, the right rear brake hose fitting may not be tightened properly, and a brake fluid leak could occur. Consequence: if enough fluid leaks, the brake pedal will be lower than normal, and stopping distances will be longer. if this occurs when stopping distance is limited, a crash could occur. Action: dealers will tighten the right rear brake hose fitting to the proper torque specification, and add brake fluid if necessary. owner notification began august 28, 2003. owners should contact pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. Recall Date: 09/12/2003 | |
| MONTANA RECALLS | Top |
| 2005 PONTIAC MONTANA Manufactured between: 12/01/2004 and 12/31/2004 Defect: certain vehicles originally built with cloth seats that were equipped with an automatic air bag passenger sensing system and later reupholstered with aftermarket leather seat cover kits are involved. testing has indicated that the aftermarket leather seat covers can cause the passenger sensing system to malfunction. Consequence: if the passenger sensing system malfunctions, the front air bag on the passenger side may be disabled when it should be enabled, or enabled when it should be disabled. in either case, in the event of a crash that requires air bag deployment, a front passenger's level of injury may be increased. Action: because a replacement leather seat cover that is compatible with the passenger sensing system is not available, general motors (gm) will repurchase these vehicles in accordance with the terms stated in gm¿s letter to owners. the recall began on november 6, 2006. owners should contact gm at 1-877-477-1022 to begin the process of repurchasing their vehicle. Recall Date: 10/31/2006 | |
| 2005 PONTIAC MONTANA Manufactured between: 02/01/2005 and 03/31/2005 Defect: certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, 'passenger car brake systems.' to meet the standard, the vehicle must not move for five minutes when stopped on a steep hill with the parking brake applied and the vehicle in neutral (n). some of these vehicles failed this test. Consequence: when the parking brake is released, the driver may notice unintended braking when accelerating, decelerating, or coasting, and a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. unintended vehicle movement could occur increasing the risk of a crash. Action: dealers will inspect for parking brake lever slippage at each rear brake caliper and replace the caliper if lever slippage is identified. the recall began on november 14, 2005. owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or saturn at 1-800-972-8876. Recall Date: 06/20/2005 | |
| 2005 PONTIAC MONTANA Manufactured between: 06/01/2004 and 01/31/2005 Defect: on certain minivans, the outboard release handle on the impact-side second-row bucket seat may be actuated and the rear latches may unlatch early in a side impact crash. this was discovered in a side impact test run by gm, under conditions similar to nhtsa's new car assessment program (ncap) side impact test. Consequence: if the rear latches of the seat release early in a severe side impact, the front outboard latch may disengage and increase the potential for injury to the occupant of the seat. Action: dealers will remove the seat latch release handle and install a black plastic cap over the exposed metal stud to eliminate the side impact safety concern free of charge. the recall began on april 5, 2005. owners may contact saturn at 1-800-972-8876, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, and pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. Recall Date: 02/18/2005 | |
| 2004 PONTIAC MONTANA Manufactured between: 05/01/2003 and 11/30/2003 Defect: on certain vehicles, variations in the manufacturing process or exposure to high ambient temperatures may lead to fracture of the fuel tank inlet check valve (icv). Consequence: a fracture may allow fuel vapors to pass through and allow droplets of fuel to accumulate on the side of the fuel tank. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Action: dealers will replace the fuel tank. the recall will be mailed in two phases with the first phase beginning on december 4, 2007. the second phase will be mailed on december 13, 2007. owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080; chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. the vehicle population includes buick rendezvous and pontiac aztek vehicle built in may 2003; chevrolet venture and pontiac montana vehicles built from june through august 2002; and all vehicles registered in nevada, arizona, virgin islands, puerto rico, and hawaii. Recall Date: 08/08/2007 | |
| 2004 PONTIAC MONTANA Manufactured between: 10/01/2003 and 03/31/2004 Defect: certain minivans fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, ¿child restraint systems.¿ these vehicles do not have text and formatting on the warning label attached to the available second-row integral child restraint as specified by amendments to the standard. Consequence: Action: owners will be provided with replacement labels and installation instructions. owner notification began on july 23, 2004. owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. Recall Date: 04/08/2004 | |
| MONTANA SV6 RECALLS | Top |
| 2006 PONTIAC MONTANA SV6 Manufactured between: 09/01/2005 and 09/07/2005 Defect: certain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims.¿ these vehicles were shipped with tire and loading information labels listing an inacccurate vehicle capacity weight. Consequence: a misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash. Action: owners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions. at the customer¿s option, a dealer can install the label for them. the recall began on march 31, 2006. owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, hummer at 1-800-732-5493, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, saturn at 1-800-972-8876, or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727. Recall Date: 12/07/2005 | |
| SOLSTICE RECALLS | Top |
| 2008 PONTIAC SOLSTICE Manufactured between: 08/01/2007 and 10/31/2007 Defect: certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems." and standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." these vehicles may have one to four inboard seat stud fasteners that do not meet specification for strength. Consequence: in the event of a crash, the seat and seat belt assembly may not restrain the occupant as intended and could result in injury to the occupant. Action: dealers will inspect the inboard seat studs and, if necessary, remove the stud and install a bolt free of charge. the recall began on october 10, 2007. owners may contact pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 and saturn at 1-800-972-8876. Recall Date: 09/26/2007 | |
| 2007 PONTIAC SOLSTICE Manufactured between: 03/01/2005 and 08/30/2006 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, the rear axle pinion seal does not meet all of the specifications and may experience a fluid leak. Consequence: a rear differential failure may cause loss of motive power and possibly loss of control increasing the risk of a crash. Action: dealers will replace the pinion seal free of charge. the recall began on february 1, 2008. owners may contact cadillac at 1-800-982-2339 or http://www.cadillac.com; pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or http://www.pontiac.com; and saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or http://www.saturn.com. Recall Date: 12/20/2007 | |
| 2006 PONTIAC SOLSTICE Manufactured between: 12/01/2005 and 06/30/2007 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, the rear axle pinion seal does not meet all of the specifications and may experience a fluid leak. Consequence: a rear differential failure may cause loss of motive power and possibly loss of control increasing the risk of a crash. Action: dealers will replace the pinion seal free of charge. the recall began on february 1, 2008. owners may contact cadillac at 1-800-982-2339 or http://www.cadillac.com; pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or http://www.pontiac.com; and saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or http://www.saturn.com. Recall Date: 12/20/2007 | |
| SUNFIRE RECALLS | Top |
| 2004 PONTIAC SUNFIRE Manufactured between: 04/01/2004 and 04/30/2004 Defect: certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, 'seat belt assembly anchorages.' the passenger-side rear safety belt may have been installed with an incorrect nut and bolt. Consequence: in a severe crash, the upper seat belt anchorage may separate. the effectiveness of the seat belt could then be reduced and the occupant could receive greater injuries. Action: dealers are to inspect the safety belt anchorage and install a new nut and bolt, if necessary. the recall began on august 23, 2004. owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. Recall Date: 06/23/2004 | |
| TORRENT RECALLS | Top |
| 2007 PONTIAC TORRENT Manufactured between: 05/01/2006 and 03/31/2007 Defect: certain passenger vehicles not equipped with optional roof rail airbags or optional sunroof fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201,"occupant protection in interior impact." during nhtsa impact tests, the interior occupant protection test points exceeded the standard requirements. Consequence: the results of this test indicated a possibility of an increased risk of head injury in a crash. Action: dealers will install an energy absorbing foam piece to each of the a-pillar trim assemblies free of charge. the recall began on may 8, 2008. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. Recall Date: 11/07/2007 | |
| 2007 PONTIAC TORRENT Manufactured between: 12/01/2006 and 05/31/2007 Defect: certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." in these vehicles, the right front passenger seat is built with a passenger sensing system. when tested with a representative unrestrained small adult, the system is required to turn the right front passenger's frontal airbag on. an error in the seat sensor calibration can cause it to fail this test. in addition, this condition can prevent the airbag from turning off when the seat is occupied by a small child. Consequence: whenever the front passenger seat is occupied, the driver should always check the airbag indicator to see if the airbag is on or off. if it is not correct for the situation, the passenger should be moved to a different seat. this can increase the risk of injury to a seat occupant during certain crash conditions. Action: dealers will reprogram the seat's electronic control unit. the manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. Recall Date: 08/07/2007 | |
| 2007 PONTIAC TORRENT Manufactured between: 04/01/2007 and 05/31/2007 Defect: certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, "windshield mounting." an incorrect primer may have been used when installing the windshield. the same primer may have also been applied to the liftgate glass and the side stationary glass. Consequence: in the event of a crash, the windshield may not be retained to the extent required by the standard, increasing the risk of personal injuries to the vehicle occupants. Action: dealers will replace the windshield, the liftgate glass, and the side stationary glass. the recall began on june 14, 2007. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. Recall Date: 06/13/2007 | |
| VIBE RECALLS | Top |
| 2004 PONTIAC VIBE Manufactured between: 01/18/2002 and 04/26/2004 Defect: toyota is recalling 662,178 my 2003-2004 corolla, corolla matrix and pontiac vibe vehicles equipped with power windows. the driver and front passenger door glass bolts may loosen and come off, causing the door glass to separate from the window regulator. due to the components becoming loose and possibly rattling, an abnormal noise may be heard from the driver and /or front passenger door when operating the power windows. Consequence: the door glass may separate from the window regulator, bind and shatter during operation of the power windows, causing driver distraction and/or injury. Action: dealers will replace the driver and front passenger door glass bolts with newly designed bolts free of charge. the recall began on april 16, 2008 to toyota owners. the recall began on may 21, 2008, for pontiac owners. owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. Recall Date: 04/10/2008 | |
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