2004 Pontiac Sunfire Recalls - Vehicle Recall Information

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Aqua motel, West Palm Beach, 20041222

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The Bad Boys trilogy is on Dutch TV this week. When I watch those movies again it reminds me of my trip in 2004 when I visited my friend in the US who was studying at the University of Florida in Gainesville.

We did a Florida tour, "money was too tight to mention" and we stayed in the shitties motels and hostels. Like this Aqua Motel in West Palm Beach, along the U.S. Highway 1. That place was cockroach g-h-e-t-t-o. 19 years later I still remember how that place smelled. The exterior of the hotel looks a bit extra rough because a couple of weeks before, a hurricane wrecked the state. I see it still exists today. This place is actually very close to Trumps Mar-a-Lago.

The red Pontiac Sunfire coupe was our rental. 4-cyl with a 3 speed automatic which drove like crap but we thought we were the Bad Boys in it. :) Good times.

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We stayed a week in South Beach in a hostel on Washington Ave. I see that place is also still around: SoBe Hostel & Bar. It was $12 a night but no privacy whatsoever! Want to meet some of the craziest MF-ers from all over the world? Look no further. Booze and drugs. Drugs and booze. That place was wild but only two blocks from Ocean Drive. Young, Wild & Free.

DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS:REAR

Posted on: 2004-06-29
Description
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  210, 'seat belt assembly anchorages.' the passenger-side rear safety belt may have been installed with an incorrect nut and bolt.

Consequence
In a severe crash, the upper seat belt anchorage may separate.  The effectiveness of the seat belt could then be reduced and the occupant could receive greater injuries.

Corrective Action
Dealers are to inspect the safety belt anchorage and install a new nut and bolt, if necessary.  The recall began on august 23, 2004.  Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

Notes
Gm recall no.  04056.  Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - STEERING

Posted on: 2008-10-20
Description
Dorman products is recalling 3,900 intermediate steering shafts dorman part nos. 425-151, 425-152, and 425-153, (sold under dorman's oe solutions brand name), balkamp #'s 7-3057, 7-3058, 7-3059 (sold under the napa brand name), and platinum parts #'s 2425151, 2425152, and 2425153 manufactured during the month of september 2007. These replacement steering shafts can be used on the vehicles listed above. The weld connecting the inner tube to the outer tube may be defective.

Consequence
If the weld fails, loss of steering could result, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Dorman will notify owners and replace the steering shafts free of charge. The recall began on october 16, 2008. Owners may contact dorman toll free at 1-800-523-2492.

Notes
This recall only pertains to dorman's oe solutions brand name, balkamp's napa brand, and the platinum brand steering shafts and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by general motors corporation.customers may 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.

Recalls for 2004 Pontiac Sunfire

DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS:REAR

DEFECT #2 - STEERING