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Safety recall · 91V018000

Steering wheel / handle bar Pontiac recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on January 4, 1991. It covers about 35 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
91V018000
Reported
Jan 4, 1991
Vehicles
35
Area
Steering

The fix

REPLACE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY.

Contacts

System: steering column jackets.Vehicle description: passenger cars.Description of defects: steering column jackets may be 10 mm short in overalllength causing inadequate retention of the column to the column support bracket.Consequence of defects: in event of a front end collision, improper compressionof the steering column may increase likelihood of injury to the driver.

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 91V018000.
  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
1991 Pontiac Grand AM823C

Questions

Is the 91V018000 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 91V018000?

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 91V018000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on January 4, 1991. 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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