Pontiac 2000 1983
Model 2000 made in 1983 by Pontiac got 2 investigations as well as 2 recalls. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling and steering. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and suspension.
Model 1983
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | ||||||||||||||||
| 82V096000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1982 to 09/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 12721 | 10/11/1982 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/07/1982 | 10/15/1982 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Possible fuel leakage could occur at the throttle body injection fuel feed pipe connection on the involved vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The fuel feed line fitting bolt and two washers will be replaced by the dealer at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 2.0 liter engines.system: fuel; fuel feed pipe connection.consequences of defect: if an ignition source is present when fuel leakageoccurs, a fire could start and could spread to the passenger compartment,causing serious personal injury to passengers. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - UPPER ARM | ||||||||||||||||
| 83V042000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 09/01/1982 to 09/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 312 | 04/27/1983 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/19/1983 | 05/09/1983 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The left front suspension control arm which supports the front wheel, brake and steering assembly, may come loose at its mounting bracket. this is due to possible inadequate welding of the bracket. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect the vehicle and, if necessary, replace the left front suspension support assembly at no cost. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: suspension; left front suspension control arm.consequences of defect: if these welds break, loss of steering control, brakemalfunction and a vehicle accident could result.note: in the event of weld separation, the control arm will make a loudclunking noise which will be particularly noticeable during brake applicationand acceleration. if these noises are ignored, the control arm may eventuallyfail and an accident could follow. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| PE85016 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/03/1984 | 03/22/1985 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 85V034000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| STEERING | ||||||
| EA87006 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/16/1986 | 09/19/1988 | POWER ST. ASSIST | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||