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Safety recall · 76V176000

Exterior lighting Pontiac recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on November 5, 1976. It covers about 3,970 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
76V176000
Reported
Nov 5, 1976
Vehicles
3,970
Area
Lights

Contacts

General motor campaign no 77-c-5. During early production an amber coloredbulb was used in the side marker lamp assemblies, instead of a clear glassbulb. This application fails to conform with fmvss no. 108. (Correct byinspecting and replacing with clear bulbs). Passenger vehicle.

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 76V176000.
  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
1977 Pontiac Bonneville14A
1977 Pontiac Bonneville Brougham02-

Questions

Is the 76V176000 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 76V176000?

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 76V176000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on November 5, 1976. 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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