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Safety recall · 90V036000

Fuel system: tank assembly Pontiac recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on February 20, 1990. It covers about 1,121 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
90V036000
Reported
Feb 20, 1990
Vehicles
1,121
Area
Fuel system

The problem

During a rear end collision, the rear exhaust system heat shield, which is welded to the tail pipe assembly, may puncture the fuel tank.

The risk

In the presence of an external source of ignition, this could result in a fire.

The fix

Remove rear exhaust system heat shield from the pipe assembly.

Contacts

System: fuel tank - exhaust heat shield. Vehicle description: passenger cars; se turbo models only.

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 90V036000.
  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
1990 Pontiac Grand Prix1779C

Questions

Is the 90V036000 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 90V036000?

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 90V036000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on February 20, 1990. 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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