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1979 Pontiac Catalina

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of Defect

the heads may break off the front outboard seat belt anchor bolts during normal vehicle operation even under no load conditions. this is due to the combination of bolts used, high installation torque and arrangement of the body anchorage.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace all original equipment front outboard seat belt anchor bolts on the affected vehicles at no cost to owner.

1978 Pontiac Catalina

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

Consequence of Defect

the hub portion of the fan blade assembly could crack due to high stress levels generated during engine operating conditions. eventually, the blade could break apart at the hub and blade pieces could be propelled into the engine. if the hood is open while the engine is running, the fragments would be free to fly from the vehicle.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace the fan blade assembly without charge to owner.

1978 Pontiac Catalina

Component

Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts

Consequence of Defect

the rear wheel mounting bolts on the affected vehicles, are brittle and therefore may fracture. this brittleness is due to improper heat treatment during manufacture. if the bolts break, the tire and wheel assembly may separate from the vehicle.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will inspect and, if necessary, will replace defective bolts on all axles and the ten rear axle wheel mounting bolts, free of charge.

1977 Pontiac Catalina

Component

Steering:Wheel And Handle Bar

Consequence of Defect

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1977 Pontiac Catalina

Component

Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch

Consequence of Defect

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1977 Pontiac Catalina

Component

Steering:Linkages:Arm:Idler And Attachment

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering linkage assembly without charge.

1976 Pontiac Catalina

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Differential Proportional Valve

Consequence of Defect

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1975 Pontiac Catalina

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

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1975 Pontiac Catalina

Component

Wheels

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

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1975 Pontiac Catalina

Component

Wheels:Center Section

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

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1974 Pontiac Catalina

Component

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Arm

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

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1973 Pontiac Catalina

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage

Consequence of Defect

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1972 Pontiac Catalina

Component

Structure: Frame And Members:Underbody Shields

Consequence of Defect

the possibility exists that driving on unpaved road surfaces, particularly roads which are heavily graveled and which are extremely wavy or filled with chuckholes, at speeds which cause the car to pitch excessively, the front crossmember may scoop up loose stones or gravel and could be thrown into the engine compartment. it is possible for one of these stones to lodge between the steering coupling and the frame and cause increased steering effort or interference with steering control of the car when steering wheel is turned to the left.

Corrective Action

increased steering effort or interference with steeringcontrol may lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident.

Recall Notes

inspect and install shield on affected vehicles.

1972 Pontiac Catalina

Component

Seats

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

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1971 Pontiac Catalina

Component

Structure: Frame And Members:Underbody Shields

Consequence of Defect

the possibility exists that driving on unpaved road surfaces, particularly roads which are heavily graveled and which are extremely wavy or filled with chuckholes, at speeds which cause the car to pitch excessively, the front crossmember may scoop up loose stones or gravel and could be thrown into the engine compartment. it is possible for one of these stones to lodge between the steering coupling and the frame and cause increased steering effort or interference with steering control of the car when steering wheel is turned to the left.

Corrective Action

increased steering effort or interference with steeringcontrol may lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident.

Recall Notes

inspect and install shield on affected vehicles.

1971 Pontiac Catalina

Component

Wheels

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

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1969 Pontiac Catalina

Component

Structure: Frame And Members:Underbody Shields

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

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1969 Pontiac Catalina

Component

Structure: Frame And Members:Underbody Shields

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

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1966 Pontiac Catalina

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

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1966 Pontiac Catalina

Component

Steering:Linkages:Arm:Idler And Attachment

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

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1965 Pontiac Catalina

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes