Pontiac Bonneville 1978
Model Bonneville made in 1978 by Pontiac got 4 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train and tires. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and wheels.
Model 1978
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V139000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1977 to 01/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 333619 | 06/19/1978 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/13/1978 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The hub portion of the fan blade assembly could crack due to high stress levels generated during engine operating conditions. eventually, the blade could break apart at the hub and blade pieces could be propelled into the engine. if the hood is open while the engine is running, the fragments would be free to fly from the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace the fan blade assembly without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: engine cooling; fan blade assembly.consequences of defect: fan failure could result in damage to components in theengine area, or personal injury to bystanders if the hood is open at the time.note: the vehicle should not be serviced with the hood open and the enginerunning until the defect is corrected. | |||||||||||||||
| WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 77V200000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 4504 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/16/1977 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | The rear wheel mounting bolts on the affected vehicles, are brittle and therefore may fracture. this brittleness is due to improper heat treatment during manufacture. if the bolts break, the tire and wheel assembly may separate from the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, will replace defective bolts on all axles and the ten rear axle wheel mounting bolts, free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: suspension; rear wheel mounting bolts.consequences of defect: if separation occurs under vehicle operation, loss ofvehicle control without prior warning and an accident could result. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 04/01/1999 | 1 | ||
| Speedometer failed. | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 9 | 12/14/1978 | ||
| The firestone fr721 p215/75r15 ms tires on the vehicle experienced over nine occasions of tire defects, most of which were tread separations, all failures occurred between the mileages of 42,000 to 94,638 miles. *mjs | |||
| 08/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Uniroyal tire blew out due to premature tread damage. *skd | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 04/01/1999 | 1 | ||
| Cruise control failed. | |||