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Pontiac Grand Prix Recall 90V036: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

NHTSA campaign 90V036, reported February 20, 1990, 1,121 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 90V036GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Problem
DURING A REAR END COLLISION, THE REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT SHIELD, WHICH IS WELDED TO THE TAIL PIPE ASSEMBLY, MAY PUNCTURE THE FUEL TANK.
Risk
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN EXTERNAL SOURCE OF IGNITION, THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
REMOVE REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT SHIELD FROM THE PIPE ASSEMBLY.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK - EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS;SE TURBO MODELS ONLY.

Affected vehicles

Pontiac Grand Prix1990