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141 reports190,000 miles · Nov 28, 2011
Suspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HUMMER HUMMER H2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVERS WHEEL FRACTURED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO DROP AND SKID APPROXIMATELY 50 FEET AHEAD. THERE WERE NO INJURIES FROM THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT T…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HUMMER HUMMER H2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVERS WHEEL FRACTURED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO DROP AND SKID APPROXIMATELY 50 FEET AHEAD. THERE WERE NO INJURIES FROM THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE CB AXLE, THE WHEEL HUB, THE BRACKET AND BRAKE LINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR ALL OF THE COMPONENTS LISTED ABOVE. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 190,000.
NHTSA ODI #10437457
52,000 miles · Oct 16, 2011
Electrical SystemVisibility
MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS, AND WASHER FAILED.THIS DESIGN FLAW CALLBACK IS ONLY COVERED ON SOME VINS. BUT IT APPEARS ALL ARE DEFECTIVE. THIS CAUSES GREAT DISAPPOINTMENT ON A HIGH END VEHICLE LIKE A HUMMER. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10430389
Mileage unknown · Oct 11, 2011
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
AFTER VISITING PARADISE CHEVROLET FOR THE SERVICE OF GM HUMMER H2, 2003, IT WAS BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION THAT THE HYDRO BOOSTER ASSEMBLY AS WELL AS THE PITMAN ARM ASSEMBLY NEED TO BE REPLACED. AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION I FOUND THAT THESE PART WERE ON RECALL FROM HUMMER (I HAVE PROOF OF THE RECALL). ON OCTOBER 11, 2011, AT AP…
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AFTER VISITING PARADISE CHEVROLET FOR THE SERVICE OF GM HUMMER H2, 2003, IT WAS BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION THAT THE HYDRO BOOSTER ASSEMBLY AS WELL AS THE PITMAN ARM ASSEMBLY NEED TO BE REPLACED. AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION I FOUND THAT THESE PART WERE ON RECALL FROM HUMMER (I HAVE PROOF OF THE RECALL). ON OCTOBER 11, 2011, AT APPROXIMATELY 2:20 P.M., I CALLED GENERAL MOTORS HUMMER DIVISION AS THE NOTICE INSTRUCTED THE CUSTOMER TO DO SO, THEIR CONTACT NUMBER FOR HUMMER IS 1 (866) 436-6375. I CONTACTED GM'S HUMMER DIVISION AT THIS NUMBER, EXPLAINED THE SITUATION AND THE CUSTOMER REPRESENTATIVE SAID THERE WAS NO SUCH RECALL EVEN AFTER EXPLAINING WITH PROOF OF SAME. I THEN ASKED TO SPEAK WITH A SUPERVISOR I WAS REFUSED, ASKED FOR A MANAGER I WAS REFUSED, ASKED FOR CORPORATE TELEPHONE NUMBER. I WAS LEFT ON HOLD FOR OVER 15 MINUTES AND FINALLY HUNG UP AFTER REALIZING THAT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE REP. WAS NEVER GOING TO COME BACK ON THE TELEPHONE LINE. GM IS REFUSING TO HONOR THEIR OWN RECALL, I NEED HELP PLEASE, THANK YOU! *KB
NHTSA ODI #10429504
55,894 miles · Sep 1, 2011
Electrical SystemVisibility
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HUMMER H2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ONLY FUNCTIONED ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS. THE SPEEDOMETER WOULD ALSO STICK AT A CERTAIN SPEED AND WHENEVER THE VEHICLE DECELERATED, THE SPEEDOMETER WOULD NOT REFLECT THE ACTUAL SPEED THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT. THE SPEEDOMETER WOULD MAINTAIN R…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HUMMER H2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ONLY FUNCTIONED ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS. THE SPEEDOMETER WOULD ALSO STICK AT A CERTAIN SPEED AND WHENEVER THE VEHICLE DECELERATED, THE SPEEDOMETER WOULD NOT REFLECT THE ACTUAL SPEED THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT. THE SPEEDOMETER WOULD MAINTAIN READINGS OF 60 MPH AND ABOVE. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 02V283000 (VISIBILITY: WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR). THERE WERE NO RECALLS ADDRESSING THE SPEEDOMETER FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,894. UPDATED 09/28/2011 *LN *TR
NHTSA ODI #10422845
80,000 miles · Aug 6, 2011
Engine And Engine Cooling
I HAVE A 2003 HUMMER H2, AND I HAVE A FEW BROKEN BOLTS ON MY EXHAUST MANIFOLDS. I'VE LEARNED THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THESE ENGINES THROUGH ONLINE RESEARCH. ALSO I HAD TO REPLACE MY CATALYTIC'S BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. MY MECHANIC HAS TOLD ME THAT THIS IS A VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR, CAN ANYONE HELP ME? *TT
NHTSA ODI #10417752
125,810 miles · Apr 1, 2011
Visibility
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HUMMER HUMMER H2. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH IN RAINY WEATHER, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED AND THE FAILURE WOULD RECUR SPORADICALLY. THE CONTACT REFERENCED THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V456000 (VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR) AND WAS ADVISED BY THE DE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HUMMER HUMMER H2. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH IN RAINY WEATHER, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED AND THE FAILURE WOULD RECUR SPORADICALLY. THE CONTACT REFERENCED THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V456000 (VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR) AND WAS ADVISED BY THE DEALER THAT THE RECALL WORK HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE NOVEMBER 2, 2009. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS NEVER REPAIRED FOR THE FAILURE. THERE WERE NO FURTHER REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,810 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 115,810.
NHTSA ODI #10393984
Mileage unknown · Mar 29, 2011
Visibility
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HUMMER H2. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS SUDDENLY ACTIVATED INVOLUNTARILY AND WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED IT WAS NOT RAINING AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS SCRATCHED THE GLASS. SHE STATED NOW THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD NOT TURN ON AND MADE A …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HUMMER H2. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS SUDDENLY ACTIVATED INVOLUNTARILY AND WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED IT WAS NOT RAINING AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS SCRATCHED THE GLASS. SHE STATED NOW THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD NOT TURN ON AND MADE A LOUD NOISE. THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS ADVISED HER VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF RECALL 08V456000 (VISIBILITY: WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER: MOTOR). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
NHTSA ODI #10393636
35,600 miles · Feb 23, 2011
Seat Belts
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HUMMER H2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD LOCK INTO PLACE BUT THE SEAT BELT OFF INDICATOR LIGHT WOULD REMAIN ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE SEAT BELT CONNECTION HAD FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HUMMER H2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD LOCK INTO PLACE BUT THE SEAT BELT OFF INDICATOR LIGHT WOULD REMAIN ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE SEAT BELT CONNECTION HAD FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 35,600.
NHTSA ODI #10384198
65,000 miles · Jan 28, 2011
Electrical System
I'VE HAD A PROBLEM WITH MY INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER. MY SPEEDOMETER DOESN'T READ ANY MPH. I CAN'T DETERMINE HOW FAST I'M GOING. APPARENTLY, GM DOESN'T COVER THAT, BECAUSE THERE HASN'T BEEN ANY RECALLS ONT THAT. I'M PAYING OUT OF POCKET TODAY TO GET IT FIXED
NHTSA ODI #10381941
89,612 miles · Jan 22, 2011
Electrical System
DRIVING ALONG AND SUDDENLY THE SPEEDOMETER STICKS. WHEN COMING TO A STOP, T IS STUCK AT 40MPH. THEN WE WENT AGAIN AND THE SPEEDOMETER SPED UP TO 85 AND THEN STUCK, THIS HAPPENED SUCCESSIVELY UNTIL IT STUCK BEYOND THE SCALE. NOW IT IS STUCK AND WON'T COME BACK DOWN. LOOKS LIKE GM HAS A SERIOUS ISSUE AS SO MANY PEOPLE HAVE COMPLAI…
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DRIVING ALONG AND SUDDENLY THE SPEEDOMETER STICKS. WHEN COMING TO A STOP, T IS STUCK AT 40MPH. THEN WE WENT AGAIN AND THE SPEEDOMETER SPED UP TO 85 AND THEN STUCK, THIS HAPPENED SUCCESSIVELY UNTIL IT STUCK BEYOND THE SCALE. NOW IT IS STUCK AND WON'T COME BACK DOWN. LOOKS LIKE GM HAS A SERIOUS ISSUE AS SO MANY PEOPLE HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM ONLINE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10378282
Official recalls
4Sep 9, 2008
GM IS RECALLING 13,358 MY 2003 HUMMER H2 VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH WATER CAN ENTER THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MODULE. IF A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF WATER ENTERS THE MODULE, OVER TIME, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY WORK INTERMITTENTLY OR THEY MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE COVER, AND REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 7, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493 OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .
Feb 4, 2004
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND PASSENGER VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, ?PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS.? SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION BRAKE HYDRO-BOOST HOUSING RELIEF VALVE BORE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: CONSEQUENTLY, THE VALVE O-RING SEAL MAY FRACTURE. STEERING EFFORTS MAY BE SLIGHTLY INCREASED WHILE BRAKING OR PARKING. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, A FRACTURED SEAL MAY REQUIRE A SLIGHT INCREASE IN THE APPLIED BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT TO ACHIEVE THE SAME VEHICLE DECELERATION RATE AS PRIOR TO THE SEAT FRACTURE.
Remedy: DEALERS ARE TO REPLACE THE HYDRO-BOOST RELIEF VALVE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; GMC AT 1-866-996-9463; OR HUMMER AT 1-866-486-6376.
Mar 6, 2003
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A MECHANICAL OVERRIDE THAT COULD ALLOW THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED WITH THE SHIFT LEVER IN A POSITION OTHER THAN PARK. IN ADDITION, THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN OVERRIDE THAT CAN ALLOW THE TRANSMISSION TO BE SHIFTED OUT OF PARK WITH THE IGNITION IN THE OFF POSITION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THESE OVERRIDES ARE NOT PERMITTED UNLESS THE VEHICLE HAS A LOCKING STEERING COLUMN.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ELIMINATE THESE CONDITIONS BY DISABLING THE OVERRIDES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 29, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537, OR HUMMER AT 1-866-486-6376.
Oct 29, 2002
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR COULD FAIL DURING USE BECAUSE OF IMPROPER MANUFACTURE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR IN SEVERE WEATHER, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 6, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-553-6000, PROMPT #3 OR HUMMER AT 1-866-486-6376.
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NHTSA investigations
3PE08042 · Windshield Wiper Motor Module Failure
Opened Jul 16, 2008 · Closed Oct 15, 2008
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor
THIS INVESTIGATION DISCLOSED THAT WATER INTRUSION INTO THE WIPER MOTOR MODULE OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES MAY LEAD TO INTERMITTENT OPERATION OR SUBSEQUENT TOTAL SYSTEM FAILURE.ANALYSIS OF DATA DISCLOSED THAT THE SUBJECT VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN FEBRUARY 2003 AND MAY 2003 EXHIBITED HIGH WARRANTY CLAIM RATES.THE MANUFACTURED NOTIFIED NHTSA BY LETTER DATED SEPTEMBER 8, 2008, THAT A SAFETY RECALL PROGRAM HAS BEEN INITIATED FOR THE 13,358 VEHICLES BUILT DURING THIS TIME PERIOD.NHTSA HAS ASSIGNED NO. 08V-456 TO THIS SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN.CORRECTIVE ACTION WILL CONSIST OF REPLACING THE WIPER MODULE COVER, WHERE EVIDENCE OF WATER INTRUSION EXISTS.TO CORRESPOND WITH PARTS AVAILABILITY, THE DEALER BULLETIN AND OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER ARE SCHEDULED FOR ISSUANCE IN NOVEMBER 2008.
EA05017 · Hummer H2 Steering Knuckle Failures
Opened Oct 28, 2005 · Closed Apr 30, 2007
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint
ODI UPGRADED THIS INVESTIGATION AT THE CONCLUSION OF PE04-080.THE ALLEGED DEFECT INVOLVES THE FAILURE OF THE STEERING KNUCKLE AT THE LOWER BALL JOINT BOSS, RESULTING IN A SEPARATION OF THE LOWER BALL JOINT FROM THE KNUCKLE.A LOWER BALL JOINT SEPARATION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING AND/OR A DISABLED VEHICLE. IT APPEARS THAT THE FRACTURES OF H2 STEERING KNUCKLES CAN BE ATTRIBUTED TO WHEEL/TIRE COLLISION FORCES BEING TRANSFERRED DIRECTLY TO THE STEERING KNUCKLE.THE ORIGINAL KNUCKLE DESIGN APPEARS TO BE SUFFICIENT FOR THE H2 APPLICATION.EVIDENCE FROM INSPECTED VEHICLES, PHOTOGRAPHS, POLICE REPORTS AND EDR DATA INDICATES COLLISION IMPACT EVENTS PLACED STRESS ON THE STEERING KNUCKLE CAUSING IT TO FRACTURE.FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS WITH REGARD TO THE SUBJECT COMPONENT.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION ON THIS ISSUE IF WARRANTED.
PE04080 · Steering Knuckle Fracture
Opened Dec 2, 2004 · Closed Oct 28, 2005
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly; Suspension:front; Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint
DURING THE PE, ODI INVESTIGATED THE HUMMER H2 FOR FRACTURES WHICH WERE OCCURRING AT THE FRONT STEERING KNUCKLE LOWER BOSS.WHEN THE KNUCKLE LOWER BOSS FRACTURES, THE LOWER BALL JOINT STUD IS RELEASED AND THE ENTIRE KNUCKLE AND WHEEL/TIRE ASSEMBLY SEPARATES FROM THE VEHICLE.ODI IS UPGRADING THIS INVESTIGATION TO GAIN A FULL TECHNICAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THESE FAILURES.
Additional source detail variants (3)
Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly
DURING THE PE, ODI INVESTIGATED THE HUMMER H2 FOR FRACTURES WHICH WERE OCCURRING AT THE FRONT STEERING KNUCKLE LOWER BOSS.WHEN THE KNUCKLE LOWER BOSS FRACTURES, THE LOWER BALL JOINT STUD IS RELEASED AND THE ENTIRE KNUCKLE AND WHEEL/TIRE ASSEMBLY SEPARATES FROM THE VEHICLE.ODI IS UPGRADING THIS INVESTIGATION TO GAIN A FULL TECHNICAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THESE FAILURES.
Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint
DURING THE PE, ODI INVESTIGATED THE HUMMER H2 FOR FRACTURES WHICH WERE OCCURRING AT THE FRONT STEERING KNUCKLE LOWER BOSS.WHEN THE KNUCKLE LOWER BOSS FRACTURES, THE LOWER BALL JOINT STUD IS RELEASED AND THE ENTIRE KNUCKLE AND WHEEL/TIRE ASSEMBLY SEPARATES FROM THE VEHICLE.ODI IS UPGRADING THIS INVESTIGATION TO GAIN A FULL TECHNICAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THESE FAILURES.
Suspension:front
DURING THE PE, ODI INVESTIGATED THE HUMMER H2 FOR FRACTURES WHICH WERE OCCURRING AT THE FRONT STEERING KNUCKLE LOWER BOSS.WHEN THE KNUCKLE LOWER BOSS FRACTURES, THE LOWER BALL JOINT STUD IS RELEASED AND THE ENTIRE KNUCKLE AND WHEEL/TIRE ASSEMBLY SEPARATES FROM THE VEHICLE.ODI IS UPGRADING THIS INVESTIGATION TO GAIN A FULL TECHNICAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THESE FAILURES.