Pontiac T1000 1986

Model T1000 made in 1986 by Pontiac got 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. The car had one investigation (power train). There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting and power train.

Model 1986

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH
86V131000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 03/01/1986 to 04/01/1986V (Vehicle)10611105/15/1986MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.09/19/198609/30/1986
Defect SummaryThe push pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions could reduce driver visibility which might result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryReplace headlight switch as necessary.
NotesSystem: headlight switch. vehicle description: passenger cars and trucks/ vans.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
88V050000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 07/01/1982 to 12/01/1985V (Vehicle)37083104/11/1988ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/04/198804/12/1988
Defect SummaryThe automatic transmission shift lever button mechanism may wear to the point that the button on the shift lever no longer needs to be depressed to shift gears.
Consequence SummaryA lever with this condition could be inadvertently bumpedor moved from drive to reverse by the driver or a passenger while the vehicleis being driven. a sudden unexpected shifting could cause loss of vehiclecontrol and a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryA newly designed transmission shift lever will be installed on all vehicles.
NotesSystem: transmission/shift lever.vehicle description: passenger cars.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
POWER TRAIN
PE88023GENERAL MOTORS CORP.02/05/198804/08/1988SHIFTER FAILURE88V050000
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