Recent 1989 GRAND PRIX Recalls

• Recall #06E043000 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
• Recall #00V189000 - STRUCTURE
• Recall #97V058000 - STRUCTURE
• Recall #95V115000 - WHEELS
• Recall #94V041000 - WHEELS
• Recall #92V086000 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
• Recall #90V185000 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
• Recall #90V054000 - SEAT BELTS
• Recall #89V108000 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO-CHARGER
• Recall #88V188000 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

• FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Recall for 1989 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

  • 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 »

• STRUCTURE Recall for 1989 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

  • Recall Announced JULY 11 2000
  • NHTSA Reference #00V189000
  • Number Affected 713,435

  Summary: Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia, where road salt use is heavy. A condition where one or both front engine cradle bolts can pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainers.

  Consequence: If both bolts pull through, the front of the cradle would no longer be supported at the mounting locations and the steering intermediate shaft could separate from the steering gear.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the front and rear frame/cradle bolts and retainers.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #00V189000 »

• STRUCTURE Recall for 1989 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

  • Recall Announced APRIL 08 1997
  • NHTSA Reference #97V058000
  • Number Affected 676,535

  Summary: Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles and mini vans originally sold or currently registered in the following states: Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Wisconsin. The rear cradle bolts pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainer. If both bolts pull through, the rear cradle would not longer be supported at these mounting locations and the steering intermediate shaft can separate from the steering gear.

  Consequence: If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a vehicle crash could result.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the rear cradle bolts and retainers.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #97V058000 »

• WHEELS Recall for 1989 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

  • Recall Announced JUNE 05 1995
  • NHTSA Reference #95V115000
  • Number Affected 22,361

  Summary: Cracks develop in the wheel mounting surface. If these cracks become severe enough, the wheel will completely separate from the vehicle.

  Consequence: If wheel separation occurs while the vehicle is in motion, loss of steering and brake control of the vehicle occurs, and a vehicle crash could result without prior warning.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the manufacturing date codes stamped on each wheel of the vehicle and if a wheel falls within the specified date code range, the dealer will replace that wheel assembly.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #95V115000 »

• WHEELS Recall for 1989 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

  • Recall Announced MARCH 28 1995
  • NHTSA Reference #94V041000
  • Number Affected 198,163

  Summary: Cracks develop in the wheel mounting surface. If these cracks become severe enough, the wheel will completely separate from the vehicle.

  Consequence: If wheel separation occurs while the vehicle is in motion, loss of steering and brake control of the vehicle occurs, and a vehicle crash could result without prior warning.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the manufacturing codes stamped on each wheel of the vehicle and if a wheel falls within the specified date code range, the dealer will replace that wheel assembly.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #94V041000 »

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH Recall for 1989 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

  • Recall Announced JUNE 19 1992
  • NHTSA Reference #92V086000
  • Number Affected 112,765

  Summary: Brake stoplamps may not illuminate or, in some cases, stoplamps may not stay illuminated all the time when brakes are applied due to a faulty stoplamp switch. Also, in vehicles with cruise control, a faulty stoplamp switch can result in resumption of the cruise control function upon release of the brake pedal.

  Consequence: A trailing vehicle may not recognize a braking actionin time to respond appropriately. Also, cruise control will reengage uponrelease of the brake pedal and resume the set speed. In either case, it couldresult in a crash without prior warning.

  Fix: Install an improved design stoplamp switch.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #92V086000 »

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH Recall for 1989 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

  • Recall Announced OCTOBER 16 1990
  • NHTSA Reference #90V185000
  • Number Affected 476,422

  Summary: Brake stoplamps may not illuminate or, in some cases, stoplamps will not stay illuminated all the time when brakes are applied due to a faulty stoplamp switch. Also in vehicles equipped with cruise control, a faulty stoplamp switch can result in resumption of the cruise control function upon release of the brake pedal.

  Consequence: A trailing vehicle may not recognize a braking actionin time to respond appropriately. Also, cruise control will reengage uponrelease of the brake pedal and resume the set speed. In either case, it couldresult in a crash without prior warning.

  Fix: Install an improved design stoplamp switch.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #90V185000 »

• SEAT BELTS Recall for 1989 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

  • Recall Announced MARCH 14 1990
  • NHTSA Reference #90V054000
  • Number Affected 673,000

  Summary: Front shoulder belt guide loop attachment fastener may pull through door mounted anchor plate.

  Consequence: Seat belt may not sustain loads required by FMVSS 210, and in a vehicle accident, the seat belt may not properly restrain a passenger, resulting in increased risk of greater injury to an occupant.

  Fix: Replace front shoulder belt guide loop attachment nuts and install new guide cover.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #90V054000 »

• ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO-CHARGER Recall for 1989 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

  • Recall Announced JULY 06 1989
  • NHTSA Reference #89V108000
  • Number Affected 247

  Summary: Misrouting of turbocharger oil feed pipe could allow pipe to contact the positive battery cable connecting stud on the starter motor.

  Consequence: This could cause an electrical ground that could resultin an engine compartment fire.

  Fix: Reroute oil feed pipe; also install a newly designed clamp and bracket to locate pipe away from the starter.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #89V108000 »

• FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP Recall for 1989 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

  • Recall Announced DECEMBER 06 1988
  • NHTSA Reference #88V188000
  • Number Affected 3,784

  Summary: Fuel return lines could fracture and allow fuel to leak in the area of the fuel tank.

  Consequence: In presence of an ignition source, this condition couldresult in a fire.

  Fix: Install new fuel return pipe assembly.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #88V188000 »