Pontiac Catalina 1972

Model Catalina made in 1972 by Pontiac got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningseats, structure.

Model 1972

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEATS
72V185000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 05/01/1972 to 05/01/1972V (Vehicle)169907/19/1972MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.07/19/197210/12/1979
Defect Summary
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
NotesOldsmobile campaign no 72-c-2.chevrolet campaign no 72-c-10.pontiaccampaign no 72-c-4.possibility that manual front seat adjuster may not havebeen installed properly and may not stay engaged in adjuster track during animpact, as required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no.207.(correct by installing new seat adjuster on passenger side of front seat.)
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS
73V013000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 08/01/1970 to 07/01/1972V (Vehicle)370706402/06/1973ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.01/24/197310/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe possibility exists that driving on unpaved road surfaces, particularly roads which are heavily graveled and which are extremely wavy or filled with chuckholes, at speeds which cause the car to pitch excessively, the front crossmember may scoop up loose stones or gravel and could be thrown into the engine compartment. it is possible for one of these stones to lodge between the steering coupling and the frame and cause increased steering effort or interference with steering control of the car when steering wheel is turned to the left.
Consequence SummaryIncreased steering effort or interference with steeringcontrol may lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Corrective SummaryInspect and install shield on affected vehicles.
NotesSystem: steering.vehicle description: passenger cars.