1986 Pontiac Grand Prix
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
6 recalls name the 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix. Newest first.
Certain honeywell fram racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Remedy
Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
Drivers side power door lock switch may separate during actuation, exposing the electrical terminal.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The terminal may contact the steel remote mirror cable,a short can occur without blowing a fuse. this may allow the cable to overheatand could result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Inspect and modify power door lock switch as required.
Tire label contains incorrect tire size information. consequence of defect: vehicles fail to comply with fmvss 110.
The 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…
The 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…
Owner complaints
2 complaints2 involved a fire
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Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
While the consumer was traveling, the vehicle caught fire and the trunk and rear seat burnt. The altered gas line was the possible cause. (Ohio traffic crash report) *yh
- Structure › Body › Door
While vehicle was parked there was a fire on the driver's side door which started in the arm rest. The vehicle IS being repaired. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Parking brake cable
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- Jammed steering mechanism
Summary: the oil fill tube may become loose, causing it to fall andpossibly become lodged near the steering gear.this may cause thesteering mechanism to become jammed, resulting in a loss of vehiclecontrol.===
- Throttle non-return
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