1985 PONTIAC GRAND AM -- 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.

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.

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 »

1985 PONTIAC GRAND AM -- Small cracks may develop in the body pillar around the door striker bolt hole.

Cracks would increase leading to difficulty in closingthe door and might allow door to come open during a crash, increasinglikelihood of injury to occupants.

Install inner and outer reinforcement plate on both left and right body pillars. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #87V124000 »

1985 PONTIAC GRAND AM -- The throttle return spring assembly may fail preventing the throttle from returning to the closed (idle) position when the accelerator pedal is released. Consequence of defect: Engine speed may not decrease and loss of accelerator control could result in an accident without prior warning.

Replace throttle return spring. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #86V030000 »

1985 PONTIAC GRAND AM -- The switch used may not be compatible with the wiper motor. This system, although functional, is not in compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 104, "Windshield Wiping And Washing System". the windshield wiper speed may remain nearly constant whether in high or low speed mode. The standard requires that the difference between high and low speed must be at least 15 cycles per minute to accomodate a variety of rain, snow, or wheel spray conditions.

Wiper switches will be replaced if necessary, without charge. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #84V146000 »

1985 PONTIAC GRAND AM -- The tie rods are part of the steering linkage and transmit turning movements to the wheels. The bolts that fasten the tie rods to their adjusters may not be tight enough. This could allow the tie rod to loosen and detach itself from the adjuster.

The tie rod end bolts will be tightened without cost to the owner. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #84V124000 »