Pontiac Lemans 1977

Model Lemans made in 1977 by Pontiac got 2 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to tires and visibility. There were some recalls concerningpower train and steering.

Model 1977

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT
78V138000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 01/01/1977 to 04/01/1977V (Vehicle)26506806/26/1978MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.06/13/197810/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe rear axle shafts may contain a flaw in the metal. this flaw could allow the shaft to break and the tire and wheel assembly to separate.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will replace one or both rear axle shafts, if necessary, free of charge.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: suspension; axle/shaft.consequences of defect: should separation occur while vehicle is in motion,loss of vehicle control without prior warning and an accident could result.note: driver should avoid fast cornering, rapid acceleration, or any type ofdriving which may produce abnormally heavy loads on the rear axle shafts untilthe vehicle can be inspected.
STEERING - LINKAGES - ARM - IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
77V025000GENERAL MOTORS CORP. V (Vehicle)3502/10/1978MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.02/16/197710/12/1979
Defect SummaryOn the involved vehicles, the incorrect steering linkage assembly may have been installed. as a result, the right-hand steering tie rod might interfere with the intermediate rod. this could cause the connection to fail due to excessive stress at that point.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering linkage assembly without charge.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: steering; steering linkage assembly.consequences of defect: this condition could cause loss of steering control,and an accident.
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
76V132000GENERAL MOTORS CORP. V (Vehicle)5556408/30/1976MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.09/07/197610/12/1979
Defect Summary
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
NotesGeneral motor campaign no 77-c-1.possibility that the steering intermediateshaft may have been assembled with coupling retainer locking tabs not bent overproperly or one or more of the lower flexible coupling rivets improperlypeened.if either of these conditions exists, the intermediate shaft assemblycould separate causing loss of steering control, and vehicle crash may occurwithout prior warning.(correct by inspecting, and replacing shaft wherenecessary).passenger vehicle.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
07/11/2001101/01/1977
 The vin # given is correct (and only 12 digits). traveling hwy. 44 on way to navajo lake. front left fender began to vibrate. at cuba nm, tread separated and then tire blew out. i was forced to pull over to the left and exit the roadway, next to a del prado motel.*ak (dot number: w2vyel3207 tiresize: hr78-15)
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD
110/13/1982
 Windshield needed replacement because of bond failure and incorrect tape used during installation. yh