Transport Canada recall 2004206
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| Published by | Transport Canada (Canada) |
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| Campaign number | 2004206 |
| Manufacturer's number | 04043 |
| Reported | 2004-06-07 |
| Component | Suspension |
| Notification type | Safety Mfr |
| Units potentially affected | 1411 |
What is wrong
Certain vehicles were produced with lower control arm ball stud nut/washer assemblies with washers made of the wrong steel material. The washers may fracture and become loose or fall away from the vehicle, reducing clamp load. Separation of the control arm ball stud and steering knuckle, due to disengagement of the tapered attachment and retaining nut, is possible and may occur without prior indication to the vehicle operator. If the control arm separates from the knuckle, the affected corner of the vehicle will drop and the control arm would be forced downward, contacting the wheel. The affected wheel could tilt outward and create a dragging action that would tend to slow the vehicle and create a tendency for the vehicle to turn in the direction of the affected wheel. In extreme situations, the affected wheel assembly could separate from the vehicle. Separation of the wheel assembly would also sever that wheel's hydraulic brake hose and result in diminished braking performance of the vehicle, which could result in a crash. Correction: Dealers will install a new nut and washer, and if required, replace the ball stud and/or steering knuckle.
| 2004 CADILLAC CTS | |
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| 2004 CADILLAC SRX | |
| 2004 CADILLAC XLR | |
| 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE |
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Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| PI0430B | 2024-05-06. Service bulletin. Magnetically Controlled Suspension Electrical Connector Not Seated. |
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| 03-00-91-001I | 2023-11-22. Service bulletin. This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns. |
| 150089004B | 2021-04-16. Service bulletin. Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and what is considered seepage. Improper diagnosis may lead to unnecessary component replacement. Use the following information to determine if the condition is normal acceptable seepage or a defective component |
| PI0430C | 2019-07-29. Service bulletin. This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure for suspension connector diagnosis and replacement due to the magnetically controlled suspension electrical connector not seated. |
| 03-00-91-001G | 2018-06-04. Service bulletin. This informational bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure, when diagnosing vibration concerns. |
| PI0430B | 2018-06-04. Service bulletin. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a revision of PI0430A to update the model years. |
| PIP5338 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Diagnostic Kit to effectively diagnosis vehicles. Technician should drive the vehicle will using the Pico Oscilloscope to record data. After the data is recorded it should be reviewed to determine the root cause of the concern. If a repair attempt made the concern better but not eliminated or had no affect at all, and are requesting assistance from General Motors Technical Assistance Center record another Pico file and save it to the computer. After the new Pico Oscilloscope data has been saved email the data to General Motors Technical Assistance Center in the subject line include ?Vibration? ?Business Associate Code? and the last 8 of the Vehicle Identification Number. |
| PIC5335A | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have front and or rear composite springs cracked and/or broken. Technician should use only use J33432-A & J42188 are being used during installation. Technician should be advised that engineering has found that two chemicals, Phosphoric acid and Hydrofluoric acid that will damage the spring. |
| PIC-5335-A | 2013-02-26. Service bulletin. CADILLAC/CHEVROLET: FOR NO APPARENT REASON, THE FRONT AND/OR REAR, COMPOSITE SPRINGS WOULD CRACK AND/OR BECOME BROKEN. MODELS 2004-2009 XLR; 1997-2013 CORVETTE. *PE |
| SB05-04-114-001B | 2010-06-02. Service bulletin. CADILLAC: CONTROLLING REAR AXLE OR WHEEL HOP ON FULL THROTTLE APPLICATION FROM A STANDSTILL AND/OR FULL THROTTLE 1-2 SHIFT (INSTALL SUPPLEMENTARY REAR SUB-FRAME BUSHINGS). *PE |
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