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Pontiac Grand Prix Recall 87V046: Structure:Body:Door

NHTSA campaign 87V046, reported April 3, 1987, 20,096 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 87V046GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Problem
DRIVERS SIDE POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH MAY SEPARATE DURING ACTUATION, EXPOSING THE ELECTRICAL TERMINAL.
Risk
THE TERMINAL MAY CONTACT THE STEEL REMOTE MIRROR CABLE,A SHORT CAN OCCUR WITHOUT BLOWING A FUSE. THIS MAY ALLOW THE CABLE TO OVERHEATAND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
INSPECT AND MODIFY POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH AS REQUIRED.
Notes
SYSTEM:ELECTRICAL/DOOR LOCKS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PONTIAC GRAND PRIX LE AND BROUGHAM EQUIPPED WITH POWERDOOR LOCKS.

Affected vehicles

Pontiac Grand Prix19851986