NHTSA Campaign 89V108000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Issued by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · Reported Jul 6, 1989 · 247 vehicles affected
What's wrong
MISROUTING OF TURBOCHARGER OIL FEED PIPE COULD ALLOW PIPE TO CONTACT THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE CONNECTING STUD ON THE STARTER MOTOR.
Consequence
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| PONTIAC | GRAND PRIX | 1989 | 247 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 89V108000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.