Recall 90V-036
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix: Fuel system, gasoline (storage, tank assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 90V-036
- Reported
- February 20, 1990
- Vehicles affected
- 1,121 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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 fix
Remove rear exhaust system heat shield from the pipe assembly.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: fuel tank - exhaust heat shield.vehicle description: passenger cars;se turbo models only.
Affected vehicles
- Pontiac Grand Prix 1990