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Safety recall · 87V046000

Structure: door Pontiac recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on April 3, 1987. It covers about 20,096 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
87V046000
Reported
Apr 3, 1987
Vehicles
20,096
Area
Body, doors & structure

The problem

Drivers side power door lock switch may separate during actuation, exposing the electrical terminal.

The risk

The terminal may contact the steel remote mirror cable,a short can occur without blowing a fuse. This may allow the cable to overheatand could result in a vehicle fire.

The fix

Inspect and modify power door lock switch as required.

Contacts

System:electrical/door locks.Vehicle description: pontiac grand prix le and brougham equipped with powerdoor locks.

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 87V046000.
  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
1985 Pontiac Grand Prix32A
1986 Pontiac Grand Prix26A

Questions

Is the 87V046000 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 87V046000?

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 87V046000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on April 3, 1987. 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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