Pontiac Grand Safari 1977
Model Grand Safari made in 1977 by Pontiac got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, latches/locks/linkages.
Model 1977
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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EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
76V175000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 66632 | 10/22/1976 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/03/1976 | 10/12/1979 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
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Notes | General motor campaign no (chevrolet) 77c02 (pontiac) 77-c-4 (buick) 77-c-5.possibility that the turn signal operating unit or vehicles with tilt steeringcolumns may not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no.108.the turn signal lever actuator pivot pin which may work out of the pivot,resulting in not being able to use turn signal to alert other drivers of yourintentions to change lanes or turn, causing possible vehicle crash.(correctby inspecting and installing a retainer to preclude pivot pin disengagement).passenger vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | ||||||||||||||||
79V161000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1977 to 02/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 476245 | 07/03/1979 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/02/1979 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
Defect Summary | A child could open the rear side compartment door and enter this compartment. the child could become entrapped if the door were to close, as it cannot be unlatched from the inside. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace the original compartment door latch, which can be latched without a key, with a new assembly that requires a key to latch as well as lock the door. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: structure; storage compartment.consequences of defect: in the absence of outside help, the child wouldsuffocate.note: the owner is advised to keep this compartment locked except while eitherloading or unloading it. |