1979 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX -- Certain honeywell fram racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters that were manufactured from May 25, 2006, through September 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. The affected filters are marked with a date code A61451 through A72571 sequentially. The date code and part number appear on the filter housing. Fram racing HP4 and HP8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. The gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures.

This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. The recall began during November 2007. Owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07E088000 »

1979 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX -- Excessive enlargement of the wheel cylinder Pilot hole in the rear brake backing plate could allow the wheel cylinder to rotate and cause loss of brake fluid. Consequence of defect: A loss of brake fluid leads to loss of rear brake action, creating the potential for an accident. Front brakes would remain operational.

Add a part to prevent wheel cylinder from rotating. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #85V048000 »

1979 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX -- Rear axle assembly may have axles that were improperly manufactured. This condition may result in separation of the axle shaft and wheel assembly from the vehicle.

The dealer will inspect the rear axle to determine whether it was manufactured at the buffalo plant. If so, they will make axle measurements and if necessary replace or modify affected axle components without charge. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #84V149000 »

1979 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX -- The bolts that attach the lower rear control arm to the frame may fracture. The rear control arm supports and positions the rear axle. Fracture of the bolts would allow the control arm to drop free.

Both rear control arm attachment bolts will be replaced without charge. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #81V025000 »

1979 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX -- The involved vehicles contain split front bench seats that may not have the correct outboard portions of the left and right front seat belts installed. This condition will not allow the seat belts to be buckled and therefore constitutes a non-compliance to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies".

For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #78V246000 »