1996 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE RECALL - #96V116000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
A BACKFIRE DURING ENGINE STARTING CAN CAUSE BREAKAGE OF THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1996 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/1995 - 5/1/1996 |
| Recalled on |
7/8/1996 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
7/8/1996 |
| # Affected |
275,811 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM |
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| Description |
A BACKFIRE DURING ENGINE STARTING CAN CAUSE BREAKAGE OF THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A NO-START CONDITION AND POSSIBLY AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING. UNTIL THE CAMPAIGN REPAIR IS MADE, THE VEHICLE HOOD SHOULD BE SHUT WHENEVER STARTING THE VEHICLE TO REDUCE THE CHANCE OF PERSONAL INJURY. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L V6 ENGINE. OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATIONS BEGAN DURING JULY 1996. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300; PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737; OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1996 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, ANTI-THEFT, CONTROL MODULE
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Comments
12/31/2010 - Glenn Owens
I purchased a new Bonneville SE in July of 1996 in Waconia, MN for my wife. We still own this car with 95K miles on it and still get excellent service from it getting. The vehicle is red with tan leather interior, center divider shifter, and rear deck lid spoiler. This was listed as a sports package of some kind on the original invoice.
As with most vehicles we've had a few problems that were taken care of by the dealership under warrantee. However, with the origianal warrantee a distant memory we've started having a few unexpected problems recently. This includes an oil pan leak, unexpected security system lock out activation, and interior lights that won't turn off for the first 10 minutes of operation. Other little issues are that the plastic for the rear light casing and interior seem to be decomposing (becoming brittle and cracking) despite this vehicle being garaged most of it's life.
The vehicle is serviced regularly and runs strong getting