2003 Pontiac Aztek

On certain Aztek (AWD), Montana (AWD), Relay (AWD), RendezVous (AWD), RendezVous (FWD), Silhouette (AWD), Terraza (AWD), Terraza (FWD), Uplander (AWD) and Venture (AWD) vehicles equipped with independent rear suspension, when operated in extreme cold temperature and on rough roads, water and salt can intrude past the ball joint seal.  The combination of theses conditions may then lead to premature wear of the ball joint.  If the ball joint wear progresses to the point of separation from the lower control arm, a loss of vehicle control may occur.  Correction: Dealers will replace both ball joints with new ball joints which have a revised boot and ball stud to improve the seal to the ball stud shaft.

On certain vehicles, the aluminum wheels are not marked with "T" and "DOT" as required by CMVSS 120.  Correction:  Since this does not pose any safety risk, no corrective action is required.

Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 225 and 210.2.  The Owner's Manual does not include the location symbols for the Lower Universal Anchorage System for Restraint Systems and Booster Cushions and an explanation of the meaning of the symbols.  Correction: Owner's will receive an Owner's Manual supplement.

On certain vehicles, the steering column intermediate shaft is undersized, which could allow the intermediate shaft to spin inside the steering column coupling resulting in loss of directional control of the vehicle.  If this were to happen while the vehicle is moving, a crash could result without prior warning.  Correction:  Dealer will inspect, and replace if necessary, the steering column intermediate shaft.