TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH, A RATTLING NOISE SOUNDED FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE NEAR BOTH WHEEL AREAS. THERE WAS ALSO A CONSTANT VIBRATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO, DISCOVERED THAT THE MOTOR MOUNT WOULD NEED TO BE REPLAC…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH, A RATTLING NOISE SOUNDED FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE NEAR BOTH WHEEL AREAS. THERE WAS ALSO A CONSTANT VIBRATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO, DISCOVERED THAT THE MOTOR MOUNT WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,054. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10639310
Mileage unknown · Sep 14, 2014
Air BagsEngineStructureCrashInjury
SON WAS DRIVING CAR AND HIT ANOTHER CAR HEAD ON. HE RECEIVED CONCUSSION AND BROKEN FOOT. HE IS NOT SURE WHAT HAPPENED TO CAUSE HIM TO GO LEFT OF CENTER, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND CAR WAS TOTALED. THIS WAS ACTUALLY 2ND TIME CAR VEERED OFF FOR NO REASON. FIRST TIME CAR HIT A CURB AND BLEW A TIRE. NO EXPLANATION AS TO WHY THIS …
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SON WAS DRIVING CAR AND HIT ANOTHER CAR HEAD ON. HE RECEIVED CONCUSSION AND BROKEN FOOT. HE IS NOT SURE WHAT HAPPENED TO CAUSE HIM TO GO LEFT OF CENTER, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND CAR WAS TOTALED. THIS WAS ACTUALLY 2ND TIME CAR VEERED OFF FOR NO REASON. FIRST TIME CAR HIT A CURB AND BLEW A TIRE. NO EXPLANATION AS TO WHY THIS HAPPENED, THEN CAR WAS DROVE UNTIL THE SERIOUS HEAD ON CRASH, NOW THAT RECALLS ARE BEING MADE PUBLIC ABOUT IGNITION ISSUES, WE FEEL LIKE THIS CAUSED BOTH WRECKS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10633086
165,256 miles · Jul 24, 2014
Air BagsElectrical SystemEngine
I WAS PULLING INTO MY DRIVE WAY AND MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION MY BLOWER MOTOR WOULD NOT SWITCH OFF I HAD TO REMOVE THE BATTERY CABLES IN ORDER FOR IT TO SHUT OFF. WHEN I HAD IT LOOKED AT THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR HAD BURN MARKS ON IT. AND I WAS LUCKY TO HAVE IT REPLACED AS IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A FIRE. T…
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I WAS PULLING INTO MY DRIVE WAY AND MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION MY BLOWER MOTOR WOULD NOT SWITCH OFF I HAD TO REMOVE THE BATTERY CABLES IN ORDER FOR IT TO SHUT OFF. WHEN I HAD IT LOOKED AT THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR HAD BURN MARKS ON IT. AND I WAS LUCKY TO HAVE IT REPLACED AS IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A FIRE. THE CAR OVER HEATS WHEN THE HEATING SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING DESPITE HAVING A NEW WATER PUMP REPLACED. I WAS SLOW ON MY STREET AND THE KEY HAD FALLEN OUT OF MY IGNITION AND THE CAR SHUT OFF I WAS NOT GOING VERY FAST AND I WAS ON MY STREET BUT IT WAS SCARY AS I HAD TO TRY TO PULL THE CAR OVER IN ORDER TO TRY AND RESTART IT. THIS VEHICLE SAYS IT HAS MANY RECALLS BUT WHEN I PLACE MY VIN IN THE GM WEBSITE IT SAYS NOTHING. MY AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AND I FEEL AS THOUGH MY CAR MAY NOT DEPLOY THE AIR BAGS IN A CRASH. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10615938
88,000 miles · Jul 16, 2014
EngineVehicle Speed Control
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE ENGINE LIGHT AND ENGINE POWER REDUCED INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMAL FUNCTIONED. THE FAILURE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE ENGINE LIGHT AND ENGINE POWER REDUCED INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMAL FUNCTIONED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ACCELERATOR SENSOR AND CRANK SHAFT SENSOR WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 88,432.
NHTSA ODI #10611073
125,000 miles · Apr 2, 2014
Engine
THIS HAPPEN SEVERAL TIMES DRIVING ON FREEWAY 60-70 MPH AN ENGINE LOSS POWER WARNING LIGHT VEHICLE. VEHICLE STARTED TO HESITATE WILL NOT ACCELERATE OVER 10-20 MPH. STALLED ON THE EMERGENCY LANE. AFTER SITTING AROUND 10 MINS VEHICLE STARTED AGAIN BACK AND WARNING LIGHT TURNED OFF. ARRIVED AT DEALERSHIP NO CODES. I CANNOT AFFOR…
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THIS HAPPEN SEVERAL TIMES DRIVING ON FREEWAY 60-70 MPH AN ENGINE LOSS POWER WARNING LIGHT VEHICLE. VEHICLE STARTED TO HESITATE WILL NOT ACCELERATE OVER 10-20 MPH. STALLED ON THE EMERGENCY LANE. AFTER SITTING AROUND 10 MINS VEHICLE STARTED AGAIN BACK AND WARNING LIGHT TURNED OFF. ARRIVED AT DEALERSHIP NO CODES. I CANNOT AFFORD ANOTHER VEHICLE CAN SOMEBODY ASSIST ME BEFORE I GET INTO AN ACCIDENT WITH MY KIDS...UPDATED 06/09/14 *BF UPDATED 06/10/2014 *JS *TR
NHTSA ODI #10576760
12,000 miles · Feb 26, 2014
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND GOING OVER A BUMP, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIR…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND GOING OVER A BUMP, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 82,000.
NHTSA ODI #10566118
92,000 miles · Sep 18, 2013
EngineFire
CAR WAS IN THE SHOP 9/16 - 9/17/13 FOR AN ABS HARNESS. LATE AFTERNOON ON 9/17/13 I WAS TOLD THE CAR WAS READY. WE LEFT IT THERE OVERNIGHT BECAUSE WE COULDN'T GET THERE BEFORE CLOSING, SO WE PICKED IT UP AT 7:00 AM THIS MORNING, 9/18/13. MY DAUGHTER DROVE IT 10 MILES TO SCHOOL AND PARKED IT. WITHIN 30 MINUTES THE ENGINE WAS E…
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CAR WAS IN THE SHOP 9/16 - 9/17/13 FOR AN ABS HARNESS. LATE AFTERNOON ON 9/17/13 I WAS TOLD THE CAR WAS READY. WE LEFT IT THERE OVERNIGHT BECAUSE WE COULDN'T GET THERE BEFORE CLOSING, SO WE PICKED IT UP AT 7:00 AM THIS MORNING, 9/18/13. MY DAUGHTER DROVE IT 10 MILES TO SCHOOL AND PARKED IT. WITHIN 30 MINUTES THE ENGINE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES AND SMOKE. BY AROUND 9:30 AM THE CAR WAS TOWED AWAY AND ITS BEEN DEEMED TOTALED. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10544272
87,000 miles · Mar 14, 2013
EngineFuel/propulsion SystemPower Train
2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX TRANSMISSION SLIPPING/JERKING MOTION GOING FROM DEAD START OR UPHILL/DOWNHILL. SEEMS VERY VERY DANGEROUS AS TRYING TO PULL OUT INTO TRAFFIC IS NEVER CONSISTENT AND THE JERKING MOTION FORCES PEOPLE BEHIND TO SLAM ON BRAKES. HAPPENS UP TO 3 TIMES IN A ROW. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS ISSUE AND SOMETHING NEEDS …
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2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX TRANSMISSION SLIPPING/JERKING MOTION GOING FROM DEAD START OR UPHILL/DOWNHILL. SEEMS VERY VERY DANGEROUS AS TRYING TO PULL OUT INTO TRAFFIC IS NEVER CONSISTENT AND THE JERKING MOTION FORCES PEOPLE BEHIND TO SLAM ON BRAKES. HAPPENS UP TO 3 TIMES IN A ROW. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS ISSUE AND SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS I DO NOT WANT TO BE DRIVING IN DANGER LIKE THIS ANYMORE. *TR
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
Remedy: The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
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Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
Consequence: Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
Remedy: The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
Consequence: Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
Remedy: The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 2, 2015, that they are is recalling certain model year 2004 Buick Regal vehicles manufactured April 9, 2003, to June 1, 2003, 2004 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 8, 2003, to June 23, 2003, and 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles manufactured April 7, 2003, to June 23, 2003. On May 18, 2015, GM expanded the recall to cover an additional 49,751 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles manufactured January 6, 2003, to June 25, 2004. In the affected vehicles, the valve cover gasket may leak.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The leaking engine oil can drip onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the plastic cover and plastic oil fill tube extension and replace the front valve cover and gasket. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on April 24, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14574.
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.
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 & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, GREATER BRAKE PEDAL FORCE AND A LONGER DISTANCE MAY BE REQUIRED TO STOP THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: 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.
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 & remedy
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.
Remedy: 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.
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION WHERE THE FRONT FRAME REAR BODY MOUNT BRACKET MAY FRACTURE.
Consequence & remedy
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.
Remedy: 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.
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 & remedy
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.
Remedy: 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.
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DP05010 · Unstable Headlamps
Opened Dec 21, 2005 · Closed Apr 10, 2006
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting:headlights
ODI RECEIVED A PETITION FROM MR. BRAD LAMB OF THE NORTH CAROLINA CONSUMERS COUNCIL, REQUESTING INVESTIGATION OF AN ALLEGED DEFECT EVIDENCED BY SHAKE OR BOUNCE OF THE HEADLAMPS ON MODEL YEAR 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX VEHICLES.ODI'S PREVIOUS REVIEW OF THIS ISSUE IN OCTOBER 2003, DETERMINED THAT IT DID NOT WARRANT INVESTIGATION.ODI'S CURRENT ANALYSIS IDENTIFIED 36 COMPLAINTS IN THE CONSUMER COMPLAINT DATABASE; AND A DECLINING TREND OF REPORTS WAS EVIDENT.A FEW FIELD REPORTS OF SIMILAR NATURE WERE ALSO SUBMITTED BY THE MANUFACTURER IN ITS EARLY WARNING REPORTING DATA.A SERVICE BULLETIN AND A REVISED HEADLAMP RETAINING BRACKET WERE ISSUED IN NOVEMBER 2004, AND THESE ACTIONS ARE SEEN AS APPROPRIATE IN ADDRESSING THE PROBLEM WHILE ALL OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE STILL COVERED BY THE NEW VEHICLE WARRANTY.COMPROMISE TO SAFE VEHICLE OPERATION AS A RESULT OF THIS ISSUE WAS NOT IDENTIFIED.IT IS UNLIKELY THAT INVESTIGATION WOULD RESULT IN A NHTSA ORDER FOR THE RECALL AND REMEDY OF THIS PROBLEM.
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