Recall
Pontiac Grand Am — 92V106000
NHTSA ID
92V106000
Make
Pontiac
Model
Grand Am
Years Affected
1992
Recall Date
1992-07-17
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Units Affected
20
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECT SUSPENSION UPPER SPRING SEAT AT THE RIGHT-REAR POSITION. IF THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A REAR IMPACT ACCIDENT, THE RIGHT-HAND REAR WHEEL HOUSE FLANGE COULD SEVER THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE AND SPILL FUEL.
Consequence
THESE VEHICLES ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 301,FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY. SPILLED FUEL IN A LOW SPEED ACCIDENT CAN RESULT IN AFIRE.
Remedy
INSPECT AND REPLACE INCORRECT UPPER SPRING SEAT WITH THE CORRECT PART.