Pontiac Grand Am 1973
Model Grand Am made in 1973 by Pontiac got 1 consumer complain as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to engine and engine cooling. . There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and fuel system, gasoline.
Model 1973
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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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | ||||||||||||||||
73V187000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1972 to 02/01/1973 | V (Vehicle) | 75010 | 09/12/1973 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/14/1973 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
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Notes | General motor campaign no 73-c-7.possibility that an electrical short causedby an unused wiring harness lamp socket can result in current flow through theair conditioner temperature control cable, causing it to heat up which canignite the cable housing and cause a fire in the passenger compartment.(correct by inspecting and installing a ground on the air conditioner controlunit). | |||||||||||||||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
73V186000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1972 to 05/01/1973 | V (Vehicle) | 685434 | 09/12/1973 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/14/1973 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
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Notes | General motor campaign no 73-c-8.possibility that the fuel line accumulatorwelch plug may become dislodged, allowing the fuel to siphon from the fuel tankonto the surface under the car when the engine is not running.if thiscondition exists spilled fuel can accumulate and a spark or flame could cause afire and injury to persons in the vicinity.(correct by inspecting andreplacing with a fuel hose and hose support). | |||||||||||||||
STEERING - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
72V275000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1972 to 09/01/1972 | V (Vehicle) | 155418 | 11/10/1972 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/14/1972 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
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Notes | General motor campaign no (chevrolet 73-c-03, pontiac 73-c-1, buick 73-c-1,oldsmobile 73-c-2, and gmc 73-c-1).possibility that steering linkage mayover-travel and cause severe front wheel toe-in.condition can occur whensteering wheel is turned to extreme left position while vehicle is in reverseand right front tire strikes object such as curb or parking block.operationof vehicle in this condition can damage right hand inner tie rod end assemblywhich eventually could result in loss of steering control of right front wheel.(correct by inspecting and installing idler arm stop bracket where necessary.) |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
01/01/1972 | |||
The 1973pontiac gand ville update on emission-control systems in california state. *ak |