Electrical SystemElectronic Stability ControlEngine And Engine Cooling
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO IMMEDIATELY BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 110,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO IMMEDIATELY BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 110,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. UPDATED 03-07-08 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED VARIOUS LIGHTS ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUCH AS: OIL PRESSURE LIGHT, AIR BAG, ENGINE LIGHT ABS. THE SECURITY PASSLOCK SYSTEM WAS INOPERATIVE. THE HAZARD AND TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. THERE WAS HESITATION UPON ACCELERATION. THE TRACTION CONROL WAS INOPERATIVE
NHTSA ODI #10218666
89,000 miles · Nov 5, 2007
Electrical System
1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM PASSLOCK FEATURE CONSTANTLY CAUSES MY VEHICLE TO NOT START. I HAVE BEEN STRANDED AT TIMES FOR OVER AN HOUR, MISSED WORK, ETC. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS IT COULD SHUT DOWN MAKING AN ACCIDENT POSSIBLE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10208016
176,000 miles · Sep 3, 2007
Electrical System
1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT - THE IGNITION THEFT DETERRENT PASSLOCK SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS - PREVENTS CAR FROM STARTING - "SECURITY" LIGHT REMAINS ON. VERY COMMON PROBLEM - MANY OWNERS COMPLAINTS ARE FOUND HERE: HTTP://WWW.PONTIACOWNERS.COM/PONTIAC/TAGS/PASSLOCK/ GM NEEDS TO PAY FOR THIS VIA A RECALL. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10201736
Mileage unknown · Aug 19, 2007
Electrical System
PASSLOCK ON MY 1999 GRAND AM WILL NOT LET MY CAR START SOMETIMES AND I HAVE TO WAIT 10 MIN. TO GET IT STARTED,AFTER I BOUGHT THIS CAR AND THIS FIRST HAPPEN TO ME I ASK THE GUY I BOUGHT THIS FROM AND HE SAID HE HAS HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH IT SO THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON,AND FROM READING ON THE INTERNET FORMS THIS IS HAPPING TO AL…
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PASSLOCK ON MY 1999 GRAND AM WILL NOT LET MY CAR START SOMETIMES AND I HAVE TO WAIT 10 MIN. TO GET IT STARTED,AFTER I BOUGHT THIS CAR AND THIS FIRST HAPPEN TO ME I ASK THE GUY I BOUGHT THIS FROM AND HE SAID HE HAS HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH IT SO THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON,AND FROM READING ON THE INTERNET FORMS THIS IS HAPPING TO ALOT OF PEOPLE WITH THIS CAR AND MANY OTHER MODELS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10200040
Mileage unknown · Aug 16, 2007
Electrical SystemUnknown Or Other
I HAVE OWNED MY 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM FOR OVER 3 YRS AND I AM GOING ON MY THIRD BCM BODY CONTROL MODULE I FIND IT VERY UNFAIR THAT THIS RUNS ME $450 EVERY TIME IT HAPPENS I UNDERSTAND THAT I BOUGHT A USED CAR AND IT IS MY PROPERTY AND I HAVE TO MAINTAIN IT BUT IF THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE GRAND AM I THINK SOME ACTION S…
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I HAVE OWNED MY 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM FOR OVER 3 YRS AND I AM GOING ON MY THIRD BCM BODY CONTROL MODULE I FIND IT VERY UNFAIR THAT THIS RUNS ME $450 EVERY TIME IT HAPPENS I UNDERSTAND THAT I BOUGHT A USED CAR AND IT IS MY PROPERTY AND I HAVE TO MAINTAIN IT BUT IF THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE GRAND AM I THINK SOME ACTION SHOULD BE TAKEN.. AT LEAST A SOLUTION TO PREVENT THIS PART FROM BREAKING.. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10199874
Mileage unknown · May 5, 2007
Electrical System
THERE WHERE NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE. I HAD PURCHASED THIS CAR ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO (A 99 GRAND AM SE), AND THE SECURITY LIGHT HAS SLOWLY BEEN GOING OFF MORE FREQUENTLY. JUST LAST NIGHT IT STRANDED ME FOR 30 MINUTES (WHEN THE ALARM GOES OFF, I HAVE TO LEAVE THE KEY IN THE IGNITION FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES). THIS IS BECOMING…
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THERE WHERE NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE. I HAD PURCHASED THIS CAR ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO (A 99 GRAND AM SE), AND THE SECURITY LIGHT HAS SLOWLY BEEN GOING OFF MORE FREQUENTLY. JUST LAST NIGHT IT STRANDED ME FOR 30 MINUTES (WHEN THE ALARM GOES OFF, I HAVE TO LEAVE THE KEY IN THE IGNITION FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES). THIS IS BECOMING A HUGE HASSLE, AND REALLY IS MAKING THE CAR MORE TROUBLE THEN IT'S WORLD. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10189857
Mileage unknown · Feb 14, 2007
Electrical SystemFire
WHILE AT WORK..CAR( 99 PONTIAC GRAND AM) SAT FOR APPROX 10 HRS DURING WORK SHIFT...LET CAR IDLE FOR APPROX 5-10 MIN TO WARM UP..SMELT SMOKE LEARNED CAR WAS FULLY ENGULFED IN FLAMES,CAR LOCKED SELF AND COULD NOT GET INTO CAR,,CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS!!!!!!!!! *NM
NHTSA ODI #10182529
119,000 miles · Nov 30, 2006
Electrical System
PASSLOCK SYSTEM ENGAGING WHEN YOU TURN KEY AND ARE STARTING VEHICLE. CAUSES PERSONAL PROBLEMS LATE APPTS. SERIOUS PROBLEM AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY GENERAL MOTORS. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10174754
Mileage unknown · Sep 22, 2006
Electrical System
MY 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM HAS A TICKING SOUND ON THE DASH BOARD WHICH SOUNDS LIKE THE BLINKER GOING NUTS. THIS MOSTLY OCCURS WHEN YOU HAVE JUST USED THE TURN SIGNAL. I AM NOT THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE VEHICLE, BUT I DO KNOW THAT THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD SOME TYPE OF A SWITCH REPLACED AND THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY FOR A WHILE. NOW IT…
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MY 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM HAS A TICKING SOUND ON THE DASH BOARD WHICH SOUNDS LIKE THE BLINKER GOING NUTS. THIS MOSTLY OCCURS WHEN YOU HAVE JUST USED THE TURN SIGNAL. I AM NOT THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE VEHICLE, BUT I DO KNOW THAT THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD SOME TYPE OF A SWITCH REPLACED AND THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY FOR A WHILE. NOW IT IS BACK AND GETTING INCREASINGLY WORSE. I FOUND AN INTERNET FORUM WITH A BUNCH OF PEOPLE WITH DIFFERENT GRAND AM MODEL YEARS AND THEY ALL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. SOME OF THEM HAVE HAD THE HAZARD AND MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH REPLACED TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THE COST OF REPAIRS IS HUGE. I HAVE A STUDENT DRIVER NOW USING THIS VEHICLE AND I'M VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE DISTRACTION THIS TICKING NOISE IS CAUSING WHILE HE IS LEARNING HOW TO DRIVE. MANY PEOPLE HAVE COMPLAINED TO PONTIAC, BUT NO RECALL HAS BEEN MADE. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10168943
Mileage unknown · Jun 19, 2006
Electrical SystemFire
WHILE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY, CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE. CAR HAD BEEN SITTING FOR APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR AFTER BEING DRIVEN A SHORT DISTANCE. COMPLETELY ENGULFED AND WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *JB
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.
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.
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 ↗
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.
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.
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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