Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Two-Wheel Drive (2Wd) Passenger Vehicles, It Is Possible For The Bolts That Join The Rear Brake And Hub Assembly To The Rear Axle Carrier To Be Loose Due To Insufficient Tightening During The Assembly Process.
Make Of Vehicle
PONTIAC
Model Of Vehicle
VIBE
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
02V074002
Component Description
Power Train:Axle Assembly
Effect Of Defect
If The Vehicle Is Operated In This Condition, One Or More Of The Four Bolts Could Come Loose, Causing An Abnormal Noise From The Rear Axle Area. In The Event That All Four Bolts Loosen Completely, Separation Of The Rear Brake And Hub Assembly From The Rear Axle Carrier Could Occur, Which Could Lead To A Loss Of Vehicle Control.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Properly Tighten The Bolts. Owner Notification Began March 12, 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 Pontiac At 1-800-762-2737.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20020108
End Of Manufacture
20020213
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2701
Date Owners Notified
20020312
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20020311
Make Campaign Number
2010