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849 reports47,990 miles · Aug 8, 2003
Exterior Lighting
THE TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARD FLASHERS WORK VERY POORLY...I HAVE HAD TIS VEHICLE FOR A YEAR NOW, AND EVERY DAY THEY STOP WORKING....I HAVE CONTACTED TO DEALER MANY TIMES, BUT EACH TIME I AM TOLD THAT THE HAZARD SWITCH MIGHT BE BAD..WHICH IS THE SAME COMPONENT THAT WENT BAD IN THE 95-ERA GRAND AMS THAT MADE THEM EXPERIENCE THE SAME…
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THE TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARD FLASHERS WORK VERY POORLY...I HAVE HAD TIS VEHICLE FOR A YEAR NOW, AND EVERY DAY THEY STOP WORKING....I HAVE CONTACTED TO DEALER MANY TIMES, BUT EACH TIME I AM TOLD THAT THE HAZARD SWITCH MIGHT BE BAD..WHICH IS THE SAME COMPONENT THAT WENT BAD IN THE 95-ERA GRAND AMS THAT MADE THEM EXPERIENCE THE SAME PROBLEM, LEADING PONTIAC TO ISSUE A RECALL ON THEM....SO IT NEEDS TO BE EXPANDED!...THEY WILL STOP WORKING FOR NO REASON AND THIS HAS ALMOST CAUSED A FEW ACCIDENTS....AND ONE TIME WHEN I NEEDED TO PLACE MY HAZARD FLASHERS ON, THEY WILL NOT WORK....VERY DANGEROUS...THESE ARE SUPPOSEDTO BE A SAFETY DEVICE THAT DOESNT WORK..PLEASE TRY TO RECALL THESE! PREVIOUS MODEL YEARS OF GRAND AMS EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEMS!!! AND I HAVE TALKED TO MANY OTHER OWNERS THAT HAVE THE SAME ISSUES EXACTLY....
NHTSA ODI #10031088
72,339 miles · Aug 7, 2003
Suspension
WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SPRING SNAPPED AT THE BOTTOM. THE SPRING PUNCTURED THE TIRE WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SWERVE AS THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED TO THE GROUND AND SKID APPROXIMATELY 15 FEET TO A STOP. THE TIRE DEALER REPLACED BOTH FRONT SPRINGS, THE TIRE AND STRUTS. *CB *SCC *NLM
NHTSA ODI #10028345
40,000 miles · Aug 5, 2003
Visibility
WHILE DRIVING I TRIED TO OPEN MY DRIVER (POWER) WINDOW A LITTLE AND IT WENT CRASHING DOWN. ALL CLIPS WERE WORN OUT, TWO OF THEM ARE ONLY SOLD WITH THE TRACK. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10030844
30,000 miles · Aug 4, 2003
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM, FRONT BRAKE PROBLEMS, SHAKES VIOLENTLY, DOES NOT STOP WELL. REPLACED PAD AND RESURFACED ROTORS, STILL HAVE PROBLEMS.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10030769
Mileage unknown · Jul 30, 2003
Engine And Engine Cooling
CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10031633
Mileage unknown · Jul 26, 2003
Latches/locks/linkagesStructure
THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR HANDLE, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR HANDLE AND THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HANDLE ALL LOCK UP - THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD (NO CHILD LOCKS ARE NOT IN USE) AND YOU CANNOT ENTER THE VEHICLE AT ALL. A MECHANIC HAS THOROUGHLY CHECKED THE VEHICLE - THEY ALL NEED TO BE REPLACED! I ALSO HAVE BROWN SPOTS COMING THRO…
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THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR HANDLE, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR HANDLE AND THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HANDLE ALL LOCK UP - THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD (NO CHILD LOCKS ARE NOT IN USE) AND YOU CANNOT ENTER THE VEHICLE AT ALL. A MECHANIC HAS THOROUGHLY CHECKED THE VEHICLE - THEY ALL NEED TO BE REPLACED! I ALSO HAVE BROWN SPOTS COMING THROUGH THE PAINT JOB - IT IS A WHITE VEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10029256
Mileage unknown · Jul 23, 2003
Engine And Engine Cooling
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE MANIFOLD GASKET WAS LEAKING COOLANT, WHICH IN TURN CAUSED THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. CURRENTLY, ENGINE HAS SHUTDOWN COMPLETELY AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10029931
16,538 miles · Jul 21, 2003
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THE FRONT BRAKES ARE JUNK AND KEEP EATING BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS.NOT TO MENTION THE CALIPERS.I HAVE HAD 6 SETS OF BRAKE PADS PUT ON MY CAR AND THEY NEED CHANGED AGAIN.I HAVE REPLACED THE CALIPERS,ROTORS AND BRAKE LINE HOSES.I AM STILL HAVING PROBLEMS.I HAVE TALKED TO AUTO PART STORES AND THEY SAY THAT THIS IS A COMMON PLAINT THEY…
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THE FRONT BRAKES ARE JUNK AND KEEP EATING BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS.NOT TO MENTION THE CALIPERS.I HAVE HAD 6 SETS OF BRAKE PADS PUT ON MY CAR AND THEY NEED CHANGED AGAIN.I HAVE REPLACED THE CALIPERS,ROTORS AND BRAKE LINE HOSES.I AM STILL HAVING PROBLEMS.I HAVE TALKED TO AUTO PART STORES AND THEY SAY THAT THIS IS A COMMON PLAINT THEY HAVE WITH GRANDAM'S.I REALLY THINK YOU GUYS SHOULD CONSIDER CHECKING ON THIS!CONSIDERING THE FACT THAT THERE ARE ALOT OF THESE CAR ON THE ROAD.THANK GOODNESS I HAVE NOT HAD A WRECK DUE TO THIS PROBLEM.BUT WHEN YOU BUY A NEW CAR YOU DON'T EXPECT TO HAVE TO PUT ALOT OF MONEY INTO IT.JUST SO YOU CAN KEEP ON DRIVING IT.I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER PONITAC BECAUSE OF ALL THE TROUBLE I HAVE HAD AND AM STILL HAVING WITH THIS CAR.THERE SHOULD BE NO REASON ONCE SO EVER FOR BRAKES,ROTORS,BRAKE LINE HOSES,AND CALIPERS TO HAVE TO BE CHANGED ON SUCH A NEW CAR!!UNLESS THERE IS A MANUFACTOR PROBLEM HERE!!!!!*AK
NHTSA ODI #10028683
Mileage unknown · Jul 19, 2003
Exterior Lighting
THE TURN SIGNAL CUTS OFF AND WANT COME BACK ON. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10028633
Mileage unknown · Jul 17, 2003
Visibility
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH DRIVER HEARD A LOUD NOISE INSIDE THE VEHICLE. SUN ROOF GLASS SHATTERED, AND A SMALL PIECE OF GLASS WAS MISSING. CONSUMER STATED THAT NOTHING HIT THE GLASS, AND THE SUN ROOF WAS OPEN ABOUT A HALF INCH. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10029547
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.
Additional source detail variants (3)
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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