NHTSA Recall # | 53073 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 73V187000 |
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Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Supplier | PONTIAC |
Brand | PONTIAC |
Model | GRAND PRIX |
Model Year | 1973 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
Date of notification | 12/09/73 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/08/72 |
End date of manufacturing | 01/02/73 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 14/09/73 |
Report created | 12/10/79 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 75010 |
Defect summary | |
Consequence summary | |
Corrective action | |
Recall notes | General motor campaign no 73-c-7. Possibility that an electrical short causedby an unused wiring harness lamp socket can result in current flow through theair conditioner temperature control cable, causing it to heat up which canignite the cable housing and cause a fire in the passenger compartment.(correct by inspecting and installing a ground on the air conditioner controlunit). |