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Pontiac 6000 Recall 84V053: Latches/Locks/Linkages:Tailgate:Latch

NHTSA campaign 84V053, reported April 23, 1984, 46 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 84V053GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
Problem
VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN WIRED IMPROPERLY SO THAT THE TAILGATE LOCK CAN BE RELEASED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS NOT IN PARK OR IS IN MOTION.
Risk
Remedy
CORRECT OPERATION OF THE TAILGATE LOCK WILL BE VERIFIED. THE LOCK RELEASE SHOULD OPERATE ONLY WHEN VEHICLE IS IN PARK AND THE IGNITION SWITCH IS IN THE RUN POSITION. IF THIS IS NOT THE CASE, THE WIRING WILL BE CORRECTED.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES; STATION WAGONS EQUIPPED WITH REMOTETAILGATE LOCKS.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; DOOR LOCKS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: RELEASING THE LOCK WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION COULDALLOW THE TAILGATE TO OPEN, RESULTING IN POSSIBLE EJECTION OF PASSENGERSLOCATED IN THE REAR COMPARTMENT AND PERSONAL INJURY.

Affected vehicles

Pontiac 60001984