Vehicle recall 04V287000 · June 23, 2004
Pontiac Grand Prix, Chevrolet Impala and 1 more model
Certain passenger vehicles were produced with lower than specified torque on both front brake caliper to steering knuckle attachment bolts.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Certain passenger vehicles were produced with lower than specified torque on both front brake caliper to steering knuckle attachment bolts. With improper torque, the clamp load at the joint may not be adequate to prevent movement between the caliper bracket and knuckle.
- Consequence
- Depending on whether one or both bolts backs out or fractures, the result can be locking of the affected wheel during braking and an abrupt steering input in the direction of the locked wheel, reduced braking and noise from the affected wheel, or severing of a brake hose, increased brake pedal travel, and reduced steering control. Reduced braking or steering control could cause a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers are to tighten both bolts to the specified torque. Owner notification began on June 28, 2004. Owners should contact Chevrolet 1-800-630-2438 or Pontiac 1-800-620-7668.
- Notes
- Recall no. 04049.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V287000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 23, 2004
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 04049
- Owner notification
- June 28, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 47,991
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet Impala (2004): 2004
- Chevrolet Monte Carlo (2004): 2004
- Pontiac Grand Prix (2004): 2004
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