NHTSA Recall 00V116000: Suspension: rear
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 23 vehicles. It affects 2000 Pontiac Grand AM.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V116000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00041 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › REAR |
| Report received | April 18, 2000 |
| Owner notification | May 3, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
The bolt could back completely out of the joint affecting vehicle control.
Remedy
Dealers will tighten this bolt.
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 covered by recall 00V116000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Pontiac Grand AM | 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.