1996 PONTIAC GRAND AM RECALL - #96V249000
RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
THE STEERING COLUMN LOWER PINCH BOLT WAS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED DURING ASSEMBLY.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1996 PONTIAC GRAND AM |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/1996 - 7/31/1996 |
| Recalled on |
12/20/1996 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/6/1997 |
| # Affected |
424 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
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| Description |
THE STEERING COLUMN LOWER PINCH BOLT WAS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED DURING ASSEMBLY. |
| Consequences |
AN UNDERTORQUED PINCH BOLT CAN RATTLE AND CAUSE LOOSENESS IN THE STEERING SYSTEM. IF THE PINCH BOLT BACKED OUT OF THE JOINT COMPLETELY, ROTATION OF THE STEERING SHAFT AGAINST THE CONNECTOR COULD CAUSE INCREASING LOOSENESS IN THE STEERING SYSTEM AND RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING AND AN ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING COLUMN PINCH BOLT FOR CORRECT TORQUE AND, IF NECESSARY, TIGHTEN THE BOLT TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN DURING JANUARY 1997. 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 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1996 PONTIAC GRAND AM Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
1996 PONTIAC GRAND AM Recall for INTERIOR LIGHTING
1996 PONTIAC GRAND AM Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, SWITCH
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Comments
7/6/2014 - Mindy
Have a 1996 Grand Am and key has fell out of igition while driving and when I put it in park my key won't turn back to off even after it's in park. I have to unhook battery every time I park so it won't die.