Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 09E025000 | DOPE, INC. | E (Equipment) | 42540 | 07/28/2009 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/11/2009 | 05/11/2009 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Dope, inc. is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dope, inc. will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. at 1-626-272-1798. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| 3063 | 01/01/2004 | 10009675 | Exterior lighting delay description. *tt | 10/15/2004 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||
| DP05010 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/21/2005 | 04/10/2006 | UNSTABLE HEADLAMPS | ||
| Odi received a petition from mr. brad lamb of the north carolina consumers council, requesting investigation of an alleged defect evidenced by shake or bounce of the headlamps on model year 2004 pontiac grand prix vehicles.odi's previous review of this issue in october 2003, determined that it did not warrant investigation.odi's current analysis identified 36 complaints in the consumer complaint database; and a declining trend of reports was evident.a few field reports of similar nature were also submitted by the manufacturer in its early warning reporting data.a service bulletin and a revised headlamp retaining bracket were issued in november 2004, and these actions are seen as appropriate in addressing the problem while all of the subject vehicles are still covered by the new vehicle warranty.compromise to safe vehicle operation as a result of this issue was not identified.it is unlikely that investigation would result in a nhtsa order for the recall and remedy of this problem. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 10/06/2009 | 1 | ||
| The head lights fade out where you can not see anymore. its the outside of them. when driving the lights are very dim. *tr | |||
| 10/06/2009 | |||
| The head lights fade out where you can not see anymore. its the outside of them. when drivimg the lights are very dim. | |||
| 01/28/2011 | 96038 | ||
| On a 2004 pontiac grand prix gtp with a competition group package, the valve cover gaskets have failed. this causes oil to leak onto the manifold in the engine compartment and allows it to burn. this could in turn cause a fire in the engine. this same problem was recalled on the 1997-2003 models, but has not included the 2004 model. the same problem still exists and must be remedied before fires ensue and lives are lost. also, the headlights bounce or wobble while driving. this could cause issues with the ability to see clearly while driving at night. | |||
| 02/10/2009 | 1 | ||
| I bought a 2004 pontiac grand prix gt2 and i have had a =few problems with it that appear to be quite common the problems are below *go through 1quart of oil approx every 1000 miles *trouble starting when it has already been warmed up. ie after i drive around town and go into a store i come out and try to start and it dies right away. it can take up to 6 tries to get it started. i usually have to press the gas to get it going. *headlamps bounce *blower motor keeps blowing even when the car is shut off. after research i have noticed that these problems are all very common in the 2004 pontiac grand prix. i do not think its right that pontiac has not taken responsibility for this. i bought my car about 3 months ago, i paid $11,000 for a car that is burning oil like crazy and obviously has a bad motor. i think pontiac should be held responsible. *tr | |||
| 05/05/2004 | 2000 | 7 | 01/26/2004 |
| Intermediate drive shaft replaced at 1,500 miles. power steering pump went at 2,000 miles, had it replaced. also at 2,000 miles cv joint and boot had to be replace. headlights bounce while driving over minimal bumps, door panel rattles. dash above speedometer rattles but dealer can not duplicate so no fix yet. car is going back to the dealer today for a rattling noise coming from front end. need i say more? lemon! | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Petition for defect investigation into 2004 pontiac grand prix head lamp assemblies. *ts there have been numerous complaints about the head light assemblies bouncing which was distracting to other motorist's. the motorist assumed the driver was flashing their high beams. *jb | |||
| 01/17/2005 | 6500 | 1 | 08/16/2004 |
| My 2004 pontiac grand prix gtp comp g has unstable headlights. when driving, they bounce and it is really distracting to me as well as other drivers. i belong to a grand prix car club and a member with the same car as mine experiences the same problems. a fix and a recall is needed asap. the constant vibration of the headlights is very distracting and will eventually start causing problems for drivers. in addition to the above complaint, i have another. i have found a total of 3 recalls on my vehicle yet i have never received notification from pontiac nor my dealership. i would like to have peace of mind that if something is recalled on my vehicle that the manufacturer is taking steps to correct it asap. instead, i am finding out this information on the internet and will need to take steps to ensure my car is safe. *jb | |||
| 11/22/2004 | 0 | 1000 | 08/25/2003 |
| All 2204 model year pontiac grand prix's exhibited unusual and excessive headlight 'bouncing'. there are many other reported complaints on this site. a model year running change was made to the 05 grand prix's which effected a permanent fix. there is supposed to be a tsb issued for prior 05's and all 04's but this bulletin has not yet been released. this is a real problem that needs to be addressed and resolved. i would argue it's a safety issue meriting a recall. *jb | |||
| 09/24/2004 | 200 | 1 | 07/21/2004 |
| The headlights shake on the 2004 grand prix as a result of insecure mounting. the dealer said there is nothing they can do, the headlights are installed as designed. i also contacted pontiac via e-mail, their reply was that this a normal characteristic of the car. i do not believe this is a normal characteristic of any car and is a grave distraction to the driver as well as oncoming traffic!. *ak | |||
| 10/04/2004 | 0 | 09/30/2004 | |
| I recently purchased a 2004 pontiac grand prix gtp. the headlights bounce at night creating bad glare and reflections for oncoming cars. it also makes it more difficult for me to see the road and signs properly. *ak | |||
| 08/31/2004 | 5 | 08/31/2004 | |
| Headlights bounce. nhtsa complaint number: 10079160. car just purchased on 31-aug-2004. this should have been fixed before i drove it off the lot. *ak | |||
| 07/25/2004 | 1 | 07/25/2004 | |
| Headlamps shake badly even on a smooth road. this makes it very difficult to see when driving at night. it is not only annoying and distracting to myself and other vehicles on the road, but is also a safety concern. dealer has told me that a fix is not available until december, and right now it is august. | |||
| 01/31/2004 | 1 | 07/28/2003 | |
| I have a grand prix gt1 and headlights shake from the slightest bumps. i have cars in the oncoming lane flashing me with their high beams all the time because of this issue.*ak | |||
| 07/26/2004 | 1 | ||
| There has not been a failure per se, but it is poor engineering, i own a 2004 pontiac grand prix and have noticed that the headlights shake on hitting bumps, i would imagine that it is distracting to other traffic. i have been told that there was nothing offered from gm to help this condition.*ak | |||
| 05/27/2003 | 100 | 10 | 05/17/2003 |
| The headlights bounce on our 2004 grand prix due to insecure mounting. this can be seen after dark and must be very annoying to other drivers, some who respond by flashing their brights. this may be a more prevelent in the gtp/comp g model which has a stiffer spring and strut combination. at this time, there is no repair available.*ak | |||
| 05/31/2004 | 6000 | 2 | 07/23/2003 |
| Bouncing headlights. slight bumps or unevenness of road surface result in obvious headlight flutter; visible on road signs, the glare off the car in front, reflectors, etc. causes distraction to driver and other motorosts. dealer says this is normal for this vehicle. pontiac should provide a solid fix free of charge.*ak | |||
| 07/03/2004 | 10 | 100 | 10/16/2003 |
| My 2004 pontiac grand prix has headlights that are loose from the factory. when encountering small or large bumps in the road my headlights bounce u and down. this is a very annoying problem for drivers approaching from the other direction. my dealer tells me there is no fix available. i am constantly being flashed by on coming traffic.*ak | |||
| 10/15/2003 | 1 | 1 | 10/15/2003 |
| The headlights on my 2004 pontiac grand prix gt2 seem to bounce while driving creating an annoyance to myself and other motorists. i've had numerous other drivers flash their headlights at me. *ak | |||
| 05/04/2004 | 1 | ||
| Headlights bounce when driving on the road. very hazardous when driving at night, escpecially on uneven or old road. problem has been present since i bought th car new. dealer has no fix for the problem at this time.*ak | |||
| 07/02/2004 | 1 | 06/30/2004 | |
| Headlight shake badly. makes night driving almost impossible. slightest vairation or bump in the road causes horrible shaking of lights. this is an unsafe condition for the driver and drivers of oncoming vehicles.*ak | |||
| 05/25/2004 | 1 | 1 | 05/25/2004 |
| Headlights on my 2004 grand prix shake constaintly.*ak | |||
| 07/01/2004 | 2500 | 05/24/2004 | |
| Headlights bounce at night causing other drivers to believe you are flashing headlights at them. it seems to blind oncoming traffic. *nm | |||
| 06/22/2004 | 1 | ||
| Headlights bounce like crazy on the smallers bumps. called pontiac and guy said he was unawre of issue, total bs....third pontiac i've bbought since 2000 and 5th over all. will be the last if they don't step up and fix the problem! *ak | |||
| 06/09/2004 | 1 | ||
| Headlights bounce and are distracting. *ak | |||
| 06/10/2004 | 1 | 06/10/2004 | |
| I have a 2004 grand prix gtp and the headlights bounce and it is a distraction to me and the drivers all around me especially in front of me and this could cause an accident. *ak | |||
| 05/14/2004 | 10 | 0 | |
| Headlights shake when going over small bumps in the road. *ak | |||
| 04/16/2004 | 1 | 1 | 04/16/2004 |
| Headlight assembly: both headlights on the front are bouncing / shaking when you drive the vehicle. this is easily duplicated when you drive the vehicle in the evening when it's dark. *ak oncoming vehicles have flashed there high beams because of the result of the lights shaking up and down. the headlight assembly is loose and this is common with other 2004 pontiac grand prixs (according to a pontiac message board). i phoned pontiac regarding this problem and was told they are lowering the headlight beam closer to the ground from the front of vehicle. this will reduce visibility in night time driving and will not solve this problem. the headlights will continue to bounce & shake, but will not bounce high in the air blinding other drivers. | |||
| 04/09/2004 | 1082 | 30 | |
| The headlights are shaking/bouncing around while driving. manufacturer is aware of the problem, and is providing a temporary solution by tightening the adjuster screw. this causes the headlight beam to aim low, which reduces visibility.*ak | |||
| 05/08/2004 | 9 | ||
| Headlights bounce when driving over uneven pavement. this is distracting to the driver and also to oncoming vehicles. i do not yet see a tsb on this problem.*ak | |||
| 03/12/2004 | 9900 | 1 | 06/30/2003 |
| Headlights on my 2004 grand prix vibrate (bounce) when going over bumps, very distracting. exhaust system has loud and annoying pinging sound, most noticable for a while after car has been driven, then turned off.*ak | |||
| 02/05/2004 | 1 | 02/05/2004 | |
| It looks like i am one of many complaining about the bouncing headlights. this is not only distracting to myself, but to other drivers. i can only hope that something will be done to remedy this from the manufacturer.*ak | |||
| 01/11/2004 | 64 | 1 | 01/09/2004 |
| After review of consumer complaints with regard to boucing headlights... i too am having the same problem... please advise on next steps.*ak | |||
| 11/25/2003 | 1 | ||
| Headlights not aimed properly or bouncing. oncoming traffic will flash highbeams. after riding behind someone they will comment my lights shake and are too bright. *la | |||
| 09/02/2003 | 0 | 09/02/2003 | |
| Headlight bounce update. problem continues to persist. other vehicle owners have reported similar problems. see more information here: http://www.clubgp.com/newforum/tm.asp?m=883856&p=1&mpage=1&tmode=1&smode=1&key=&language= | |||
| 10/10/2003 | 100 | 1 | |
| My headlights are bouncing up and down while driving down the road in my 2004 grand prix gtp w/comp g.this is very distracting to both me and the other cars traveling towards me. gm does not seem to concerned but, evidently they are not the ones driving the car. there has been no accident, i just filled out the incident date so i could proceed to the next page. *la | |||
| 10/09/2003 | 0 | 07/26/2003 | |
| 2004 pontiac grand prix. bouncing headlights - annoying and distracting to surrounding traffic. needs to improve headlight mounting. *la | |||
| 10/01/2003 | 0 | 1 | 09/02/2003 |
| Headlights bounce on all road surfaces at all speeds, causing distractions for both the driver and other traffic, both oncoming and leading. dealer acknowledges problem but has no tsb or fix available from pontiac. *jb | |||
| 07/31/2003 | 1 | 07/31/2003 | |
| Headlight shake badly. any slight variation in the road such as expansion joints, cracks, bumps, etc. result in obvious shaking seen on reflective signs, car tails, etc. this is pretty distracting as a driver of the car, i can't imagine the impact on others. dealer offered no solution as pontiac has not officially acknowledged the problem but all 2004 grand prix models have this issue. *jb | |||
| 10/02/2003 | 0 | 09/18/2003 | |
| The headlights were shaking which has caused the distraction of drivers on the other lane. the dealer | |||