Pontiac Tempest 1967

Model Tempest made in 1967 by Pontiac got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, steering.

Model 1967

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD
66V011003GENERAL MOTORS CORP. V (Vehicle)495010/13/1966MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/13/196610/12/1979
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NotesPossibility that the insulation on the turn signal and stop light wiring harness could wear through due to chafing on the steering support bracket. this could result in a wiring short and blown fuse, rendering turn signals and stop lights inoperative.(add additional insulation to prevent this occurrence.)
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
66V032002GENERAL MOTORS CORP. V (Vehicle)10473612/19/1966MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/19/196610/12/1979
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NotesPossibility that steering shaft may have been improperly installed.this could cause a binding condition which, even though not noticable to the owner ,might subject the shaft to abnormal stresses under certain conditions.should these stresses be severe enough or extend over a sufficient period of time, the steering shaft could break with resultant loss of steering.(replace all shafts with improved design.)