Recent 2004 GRAND PRIX Recalls

• Recall #09E025000 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
• Recall #09E005000 - STEERING
• Recall #05V046000 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
• Recall #04V299000 - STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
• Recall #04V287000 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
• Recall #03V331000 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Recall for 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

  • Recall Announced MAY 11 2009
  • NHTSA Reference #09E025000
  • Number Affected 42,540

  Summary: Dope, Inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

  Consequence: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

  Fix: Dope, Inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, Inc. At 1-626-272-1798.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #09E025000 »

• STEERING Recall for 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

  • Recall Announced FEBRUARY 17 2009
  • NHTSA Reference #09E005000
  • Number Affected 979

  Summary: Dorman is recalling 979 steering knuckles, dorman P/nos. 697-902 and 697-903, sold under dorman's "oe solutions^tm" brand name, and Napa P/nos. 7-8502 and 7-8503 which were sold for replacement use on the various vehicles listed above. A potential material or design defect could result in the steering knuckle breaking in the hub area.

  Consequence: A broken steering knuckle could result in loss of steering control and a possible crash without warning.

  Fix: Dorman will notify owners and replace the defective steering knuckles free of charge and reimburse the repair facility or owner for labor. The recall began on February 23, 2009. Owners may contact dorman's toll-free hotline at 1-800-523-2492.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #09E005000 »

• VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Recall for 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

  • Recall Announced FEBRUARY 09 2005
  • NHTSA Reference #05V046000
  • Number Affected 19,924

  Summary: 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.

  Fix: 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.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #05V046000 »

• STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Recall for 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

  • Recall Announced JUNE 23 2004
  • NHTSA Reference #04V299000
  • Number Affected 281

  Summary: 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.

  Fix: 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.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #04V299000 »

• SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Recall for 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

  • Recall Announced JUNE 23 2004
  • NHTSA Reference #04V287000
  • Number Affected 47,991

  Summary: 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.

  Fix: 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.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #04V287000 »

• SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Recall for 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

  • Recall Announced SEPTEMBER 12 2003
  • NHTSA Reference #03V331000
  • Number Affected 59,528

  Summary: 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.

  Fix: 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.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #03V331000 »