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1992 Pontiac Grand Am Recalls

What To Do If Your Grand Am Has Been Recalled

The following recalls have been announced by Pontiac, so if you own a 1992 Grand Am 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 1992 Grand Am Recalls

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP Recall for 1992 Pontiac Grand Am

    • Recall Announced JULY 17 1992
    • NHTSA Reference #92V106000
    • Number Affected 20

    Summary: The vehicles were assembled with an incorrect suspension upper spring seat at the right-rear position. If the vehicle is involved in a rear impact accident, the right-hand rear wheel house flange could sever the fuel tank filler pipe and spill fuel.

    Consequence: These vehicles are not in compliance with FMVSS 301,fuel system integrity. Spilled fuel in a low speed accident can result in afire.

    Fix: Inspect and replace incorrect upper spring seat with the correct part.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #92V106000 »

  • SUSPENSION:REAR Recall for 1992 Pontiac Grand Am

    • Recall Announced NOVEMBER 19 1991
    • NHTSA Reference #91V204000
    • Number Affected 272

    Summary: The bolts and nuts which attach the bearing-hub assembly to the rear axle flange are not sufficiently tightened on some vehicles.

    Consequence: This would allow excessive movement of the bearing-hubassembly relative to the rear axle flange and could cause elongation andeventual separation of the attaching bolts from the rear axle flange. If thiswere to occur while the vehicle was in motion, the affected tire and wheel couldtrack erratically, eventually causing failure of the other attaching bolts. Thetire and wheel assembly could separate from the vehicle which could result in avehicle accident.

    Fix: Tighten rear axle bearing-hub assembly fasteners, and replace all the fasteners on a wheel if two or more bolts are found to be loose.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #91V204000 »

  • SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Recall for 1992 Pontiac Grand Am

    • Recall Announced OCTOBER 21 1991
    • NHTSA Reference #91V182000
    • Number Affected 1,851

    Summary: The passenger's side easy-entry seat adjuster may fail fully lock into position after the seat back has been tilted forward and the seat slid forward, then returned to its original postition.

    Consequence: If the seat adjuster fails to lock into position, thepassenger seat would slide forward in the event of a sudden stop or accident. Occupants of the passenger seat would face increased risk of serious injury.

    Fix: Replace the adjuster assembly on the seat.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #91V182000 »

Pontiac Contact Information

Phone:
US: 1-800-762-2737
Canada: 1-800-263-3777
Web:
Pontiac Help Center
Mail:
From inside the U.S:
Pontiac Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 33172
Detroit, MI 48232-5172

From inside Canada:
GM of Canada
1908 Colone Sam
Oshawa, Ontario
L1H 8P7, Canada
Mail Code 163-005

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