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.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (12)

• Fax Acknowledgement
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
• Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report

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