1988 Pontiac 6000 Recalls

Learn What to Do if Your 6000 Has Been Recalled

The following recalls have been announced by Pontiac, so if you own a 1988 6000 take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.

  1. Call Pontiac to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge
  2. Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance
  3. Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page

Recent 1988 6000 Recalls

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Recall for 1988 PONTIAC 6000

    • Recall Announced MAY 19 2006
    • NHTSA Reference #06E043000
    • Number Affected 88,303

    Summary: 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, click on "document search" and then "bus applications"). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. As a result, the O-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.

    Consequence: 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.

    Fix: 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).

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E043000 »

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Recall for 1988 PONTIAC 6000

    • Recall Announced OCTOBER 18 1988
    • NHTSA Reference #88V164000
    • Number Affected 27,369

    Summary: Fuel feed hose could leak at the coupling on the engine end of the hose assembly.

    Consequence: Fuel leakage into the engine compartment could result inan engine compartment fire that could spread to the passenger compartment.

    Fix: Install new fuel feed hose assembly.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #88V164000 »

  • SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM Recall for 1988 PONTIAC 6000

    • Recall Announced APRIL 01 1988
    • NHTSA Reference #88V048000
    • Number Affected 3,428

    Summary: Front suspension lower control arm bracket could develop metal cracks.

    Consequence: These cracks may result in disengagement of the lowercontrol arm. If this occurs while vehicle is in motion, it could result inloss of steering control and a vehicle crash could occur without prior warning.

    Fix: Inspect all vehicles and replace engine cradle assembly on all suspect vehicles.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #88V048000 »

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