Recalls for GRAND PRIX PONTIAC, GENERAL MOTORS CORP., STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT, Feb 16, 1977
A recall was issued on Feb 16, 1977 for GRAND PRIX PONTIAC, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP., in response to STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT problems. ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE INCORRECT STEERING LINKAGE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. AS A RESULT, THE RIGHT-HAND STEERING TIE ROD MIGHT INTERFERE WITH THE INTERMEDIATE ROD. THIS COULD CAUSE THE CONNECTION TO FAIL DUE TO EXCESSIVE STRESS AT THAT POINT.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE STEERING LINKAGE ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING LINKAGE ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL,AND AN ACCIDENT.