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NHTSA 00V116📅 May 2, 2000

2000 Pontiac Grand AM recall: suspension

⚠️ What's wrong

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The bolt that attaches the rear suspension trailing arm to the left rear knuckle may not have been tightened to specifications during assembly.

💥 The risk

The bolt could back completely out of the joint affecting vehicle control.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will tighten this bolt.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
00V116000
Manufacturer recall #
00041
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
23
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
Owner phone
1-800-762-2737
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 3, 2000
Built
Mar 1, 2000 – Mar 31, 2000
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owner notification began may 3, 2000.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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 00V116 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 00V116?

2000 Pontiac Grand AM. 23 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Pontiac dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-762-2737.