Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 89V108000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1989-07-06.

Recall campaignNHTSA 89V108000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
247
Reported to NHTSA
1989-07-06
Owners notified
1989-07-13

Defect description

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

Safety risk

THIS COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL GROUND THAT COULD RESULTIN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

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

Notes

SYSTEM:ENGINE OIL COOLER LINE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH LG5 3.1L TURBOCHARGER ENGINES.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Pontiac Grand Prix1989

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.