| Make : PONTIAC | Model : SUNFIRE | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 19960601 - 19970331 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V319000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19981228 | Date Received by ODI: 19981215 | Date Added to Database: 19981217 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 27083 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OF THE REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM BOLTS CAN FATIGUE AND BREAK. |
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Consequence:
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL CAN OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM FASTENERS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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