Pontiac Grand Am 1978

Model Grand Am made in 1978 by Pontiac got 1 investigation as well as 5 recalls. The car had one investigation (service brakes, hydraulic). There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and equipment.

Model 1978

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN
78V139000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 08/01/1977 to 01/01/1978V (Vehicle)33361906/19/1978MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.06/13/197810/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe 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 SummaryDealer will replace the fan blade assembly without charge to owner.
NotesVehicle 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.
EQUIPMENT
07E088000HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. E (Equipment)12168011/08/2007MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/24/200710/30/2007
Defect SummaryCertain honeywell fram racing brand hp4 and hp8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. the gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures.
Consequence SummaryThis condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Corrective SummaryHoneywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
NotesCustomers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - HEAD RESTRAINT
78V115000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 08/01/1977 to 10/01/1977V (Vehicle)164305/26/1978MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/24/197810/12/1979571201
Defect SummaryIncorrect head restraints may have been installed on the involved vehicles. this fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, occupant protection in interior impacts.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will replace incorrect head restraints with improved head restraints.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: interior; head restraints.consequences of defect: in the event of an accident, inadequate head restraintscould result in serious head injuries.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS
85V048000GENERAL MOTORS CORP. V (Vehicle)1810000ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/29/198505/01/1985
Defect SummaryExcessive enlargement of the wheel cylinder pilot hole in the rear brake backing plate could allow the wheel cylinder to rotate and cause loss of brake fluid. consequence of defect: a loss of brake fluid leads to loss of rear brake action, creating the potential for an accident. front brakes would remain operational.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryAdd a part to prevent wheel cylinder from rotating.
NotesNote: owner notification will begin after september 1, 1985 and should be completed by september 30, 1985.vehicle description: midsize passenger cars and small trucks. system: rear brakes.
77V181000GENERAL MOTORS CORP. V (Vehicle)636MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/17/197710/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe rear brake wheel cylinder retainer on the involved vehicles may not have been properly installed. should the wheel cylinder retainer become completely disengaged, the wheel cylinder could move outboard causing a loss of brake fluid and a loss of rear braking action.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will reposition the rear wheel brake cylinder retainers, free of charge, on all affected vehicles.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; rear wheel brake cylinder retainers.consequences of defect: loss of rear braking capability can occur withoutwarning and an accident could result.note: loss of braking action will be signalled to driver by the warning lighton the dash and by an increase in brake pedal travel and increased vehiclestopping distances.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
EA86006GENERAL MOTORS CORP.11/27/198511/28/1988BRAKE BACKING PLATE
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