Pontiac Grand Lemans 1978
Model Grand Lemans made in 1978 by Pontiac got 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. The car had one investigation (suspension). There were some recalls concerningequipment and seats.
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 | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||||
| 07E088000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 121680 | 11/08/2007 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/24/2007 | 10/30/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain 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 Summary | This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Honeywell 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V115000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1977 to 10/01/1977 | V (Vehicle) | 1643 | 05/26/1978 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/24/1978 | 10/12/1979 | 571 | 201 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Incorrect 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 Summary | Dealer will replace incorrect head restraints with improved head restraints. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 77V181000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 636 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/17/1977 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | The 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 Summary | The dealer will reposition the rear wheel brake cylinder retainers, free of charge, on all affected vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle 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 ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| SUSPENSION | ||||||
| DP81009 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/03/1981 | 05/12/1981 | REAR AXLE FAILURE | ||
| Rear axle failure | ||||||