NHTSA recall 90V036000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 90V036000 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Reported | 1990-02-20 |
| Owners notified | 1990-02-15 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Units potentially affected | 1121 |
What is wrong
DURING A REAR END COLLISION, THE REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT SHIELD, WHICH IS WELDED TO THE TAIL PIPE ASSEMBLY, MAY PUNCTURE THE FUEL TANK.
What can happen
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN EXTERNAL SOURCE OF IGNITION, THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The remedy
REMOVE REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT SHIELD FROM THE PIPE ASSEMBLY.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK - EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS;SE TURBO MODELS ONLY.
| 1990 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX | Built 1989-08-01 to 1989-12-01. |
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