What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2005035
- Recall date
- 15 February 2005
- Make
- Pontiac
- Models
- Grand Am
- Model years
- 2005
- Vehicle class
- Car
- System
- Suspension
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 737
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Certain vehicles were built with rear suspension knuckle bolts that are not to specification and could fracture under high loads that can occur in some driving conditions. If the bolt fractures, the rear suspension linkage could detach from the knuckle and the rear wheel would be able to turn inboard or outboard. Sudden changes could occur in vehicle handling and, particularly at higher speeds, the driver may not be able to control the vehicle and a crash could occur without warning. Correction: Dealers will replace both rear suspension knuckle bolts.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2005035.