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Safety recall · 69V045000

Structure: underbody shields Pontiac recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on April 11, 1969. It covers about 58 vehicles across 3 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
69V045000
Reported
Apr 11, 1969
Vehicles
58
Area
Body, doors & structure

Contacts

Possibility of insufficient clearance between right and left floor panreinforcement bar and inboard side of frame. This may in time cause wearingthrough of brake and fuel lines adjacent to left reinforce- ment bar and alsocould cause frame to body contact on right side. (Correct by inspecting andand providing clearance when necessary.)

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Pontiac dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 69V045000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1969 Pontiac Bonneville02A
1969 Pontiac Catalina02C
1969 Pontiac Executive02-

Questions

Is the 69V045000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. GENERAL MOTORS CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 69V045000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 69V045000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on April 11, 1969. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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