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Pontiac Grand Prix Recall 89V108: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger

NHTSA campaign 89V108, reported July 6, 1989, 247 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 89V108GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Problem
MISROUTING OF TURBOCHARGER OIL FEED PIPE COULD ALLOW PIPE TO CONTACT THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE CONNECTING STUD ON THE STARTER MOTOR.
Risk
THIS COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL GROUND THAT COULD RESULTIN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy
REROUTE OIL FEED PIPE; ALSO INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED CLAMP AND BRACKET TO LOCATE PIPE AWAY FROM THE STARTER.
Notes
SYSTEM:ENGINE OIL COOLER LINE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH LG5 3.1L TURBOCHARGER ENGINES.

Affected vehicles

Pontiac Grand Prix1989