1986 Pontiac Grand Prix

1986 Pontiac Grand Prix Recalls

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1986 Pontiac Grand Prix Recalls

1986 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Recall ID from NHTSA: 86V056000
Auto Recall Date:
APR 28, 1986

Vehicle Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 93317
Model Affected
1986 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

1986 Pontiac Grand Prix Defect Summary:
THE PUSH-PULL HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY HAVE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WHICH ALLOW AN INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT CAUSING HEADLIGHT TO FLICKER OR SUDDENLY GO OUT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SUDDEN LOSS OF THE HEADLIGHTS UNDER SEVERE WEATHER OR NIGHTTIME DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD REDUCE DRIVER VISIBILITY WHICH MIGHT RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. NOTE: ALSO, SEE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 86V131000.

Defect Consequence:


Remedy:
REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS NECESSARY.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
93317

Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1986 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Recall ID from NHTSA: 86V139000
Auto Recall Date:
OCT 21, 1986

Vehicle Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 100
Model Affected
1986 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

1986 Pontiac Grand Prix Defect Summary:
TIRE LABEL CONTAINS INCORRECT TIRE SIZE INFORMATION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 110.

Defect Consequence:


Remedy:
INSTALL TIRE LOADING LABEL WITH CORRECT INFORMATION.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
100

Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1986 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Recall ID from NHTSA: 06E043000
Auto Recall Date:
MAY 19, 2006

Vehicle Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 88303
Model Affected
1986 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 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 IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
88303

Notes:
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
1986 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Recall ID from NHTSA: 86V131000
Auto Recall Date:
SEP 19, 1986

Vehicle Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 106111
Model Affected
1986 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

1986 Pontiac Grand Prix Defect Summary:
THE PUSH PULL HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY HAVE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WHICH ALLOW AN INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT CAUSING HEADLIGHT TO FLICKER OR SUDDENLY GO OUT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SUDDEN LOSS OF THE HEADLIGHTS UNDER SEVERE WEATHER OR NIGHTTIME DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD REDUCE DRIVER VISIBILITY WHICH MIGHT RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Defect Consequence:


Remedy:
REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS NECESSARY.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
106111

Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1986 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Recall ID from NHTSA: 87V046000
Auto Recall Date:
APR 03, 1987

Vehicle Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 20096
Model Affected
1986 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

1986 Pontiac Grand Prix Defect Summary:
DRIVERS SIDE POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH MAY SEPARATE DURING ACTUATION, EXPOSING THE ELECTRICAL TERMINAL.

Defect Consequence:
THE TERMINAL MAY CONTACT THE STEEL REMOTE MIRROR CABLE,A SHORT CAN OCCUR WITHOUT BLOWING A FUSE. THIS MAY ALLOW THE CABLE TO OVERHEATAND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy:
INSPECT AND MODIFY POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH AS REQUIRED.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
20096

Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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