NHTSA recall 90V036000
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Pontiac Grand Prix
Reported Feb 20, 19901,121 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Aug 1, 1989 – Dec 1, 1989
The defect
During a rear end collision, the rear exhaust system heat shield, which IS welded to the tail pipe assembly, may puncture the fuel tank.
The risk
In the presence of an external source of ignition, this could result in a fire.
The remedy
Remove rear exhaust system heat shield from the pipe assembly.