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Pontiac 1989 Engine And Engine Cooling recall

Recalled July 6, 1989 · NHTSA recall 89V108000 · Pontiac

Hazard
THIS COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL GROUND THAT COULD RESULTIN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy
REROUTE OIL FEED PIPE; ALSO INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED CLAMP AND BRACKET TO LOCATE PIPE AWAY FROM THE STARTER.
Units
247 units

Description

MISROUTING OF TURBOCHARGER OIL FEED PIPE COULD ALLOW PIPE TO CONTACT THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE CONNECTING STUD ON THE STARTER MOTOR.

What to do

REROUTE OIL FEED PIPE; ALSO INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED CLAMP AND BRACKET TO LOCATE PIPE AWAY FROM THE STARTER.

Product
Pontiac GRAND PRIX
Manufacturer(s)
General Motors, LLC

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov

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