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


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH
76V175000GENERAL MOTORS CORP. V (Vehicle)6663210/22/1976MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.11/03/197610/12/1979571108
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NotesGeneral 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
79V161000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 08/01/1977 to 02/01/1979V (Vehicle)47624507/03/1979MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.07/02/197910/12/1979
Defect SummaryA 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer 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.
NotesVehicle 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.