1985 Pontiac Grand AM

1985 Pontiac Grand AM Recalls

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1985 Pontiac Grand AM Recalls

1985 PONTIAC GRAND AM Recall ID from NHTSA: 84V146000
Auto Recall Date:
NOV 20, 1984

Vehicle Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 973
Model Affected
1985 PONTIAC GRAND AM

1985 Pontiac Grand AM Defect Summary:
THE SWITCH USED MAY NOT BE COMPATIBLE WITH THE WIPER MOTOR. THIS SYSTEM, ALTHOUGH FUNCTIONAL, IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 104, "WINDSHIELD WIPING AND WASHING SYSTEM". THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SPEED MAY REMAIN NEARLY CONSTANT WHETHER IN HIGH OR LOW SPEED MODE. THE STANDARD REQUIRES THAT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HIGH AND LOW SPEED MUST BE AT LEAST 15 CYCLES PER MINUTE TO ACCOMODATE A VARIETY OF RAIN, SNOW, OR WHEEL SPRAY CONDITIONS.

Defect Consequence:


Remedy:
WIPER SWITCHES WILL BE REPLACED IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
973

Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1985 PONTIAC GRAND AM Recall ID from NHTSA: 87V124000
Auto Recall Date:
AUG 10, 1987

Vehicle Component: STRUCTURE
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 261171
Model Affected
1985 PONTIAC GRAND AM

1985 Pontiac Grand AM Defect Summary:
SMALL CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE BODY PILLAR AROUND THE DOOR STRIKER BOLT HOLE.

Defect Consequence:
CRACKS WOULD INCREASE LEADING TO DIFFICULTY IN CLOSINGTHE DOOR AND MIGHT ALLOW DOOR TO COME OPEN DURING A CRASH, INCREASINGLIKELIHOOD OF INJURY TO OCCUPANTS.

Remedy:
INSTALL INNER AND OUTER REINFORCEMENT PLATE ON BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT BODY PILLARS.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
261171

Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1985 PONTIAC GRAND AM Recall ID from NHTSA: 06E043000
Auto Recall Date:
MAY 19, 2006

Vehicle Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 88303
Model Affected
1985 PONTIAC GRAND AM

1985 Pontiac Grand AM Defect Summary:
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.

Defect Consequence:
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy:
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
88303

Notes:
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
1985 PONTIAC GRAND AM Recall ID from NHTSA: 84V124000
Auto Recall Date:
OCT 10, 1984

Vehicle Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 10359
Model Affected
1985 PONTIAC GRAND AM

1985 Pontiac Grand AM Defect Summary:
THE TIE RODS ARE PART OF THE STEERING LINKAGE AND TRANSMIT TURNING MOVEMENTS TO THE WHEELS. THE BOLTS THAT FASTEN THE TIE RODS TO THEIR ADJUSTERS MAY NOT BE TIGHT ENOUGH. THIS COULD ALLOW THE TIE ROD TO LOOSEN AND DETACH ITSELF FROM THE ADJUSTER.

Defect Consequence:


Remedy:
THE TIE ROD END BOLTS WILL BE TIGHTENED WITHOUT COST TO THE OWNER.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
10359

Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1985 PONTIAC GRAND AM Recall ID from NHTSA: 86V030000
Auto Recall Date:
FEB 21, 1986

Vehicle Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 135623
Model Affected
1985 PONTIAC GRAND AM

1985 Pontiac Grand AM Defect Summary:
THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING ASSEMBLY MAY FAIL PREVENTING THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE CLOSED (IDLE) POSITION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT DECREASE AND LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Defect Consequence:


Remedy:
REPLACE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
135623

Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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