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1977 Pontiac Astre

Component

Steering:Wheel And Handle Bar

Consequence of Defect

the involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 204, "steering control rearward displacement". the construction of the clutch pedal bracket could permit rearward displacement of steering control into passenger compartment in excess of that allowable by the standard during the 30 mph barrier crash test.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will replace the brake and clutch pedal bracket with a bracket of revised design, at no charge to owner.

1977 Pontiac Astre

Component

Equipment

Consequence of Defect

certain honeywell fram racing brand hp4 and hp8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. the gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures.

Corrective Action

this condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

Recall Notes

honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.

1976 Pontiac Astre

Component

Equipment

Consequence of Defect

certain honeywell fram racing brand hp4 and hp8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. the gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures.

Corrective Action

this condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

Recall Notes

honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.

1975 Pontiac Astre

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1975 Pontiac Astre

Component

Equipment

Consequence of Defect

certain honeywell fram racing brand hp4 and hp8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. the gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures.

Corrective Action

this condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

Recall Notes

honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.