Pontiac Tempest 1970
Model Tempest made in 1970 by Pontiac got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, vehicle speed control.
Model 1970
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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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | ||||||||||||||||
70V004000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 2574 | 11/24/1969 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/15/1970 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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Notes | Possibility that if both the air condi- tioner and rear window defroster areoperated at the same time in high position the combined amper- age requiredcould cause the circuit breaker to open, resulting in loss of blower motoroperation and movement of heated air to windshield.under high humidityconditions forward vision would be impaired.(correct electrical circuit wherenecessary.) | |||||||||||||||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
69V179000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 1300 | 12/17/1969 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/21/1969 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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Notes | Possibility that incorrect throttle valve rod clip may have been installed.this could result in failure of throttle lever to return to idle position.(correct by inspecting and installing proper rod and clip where necessary.) |