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the rear brake wheel cylinder retainer on the involved vehicles may not have been properly installed. should the wheel cylinder retainer become completely disengaged, the wheel cylinder could move outboard causing a loss of brake fluid and a loss of rear braking action.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will reposition the rear wheel brake cylinder retainers, free of charge, on all affected vehicles.

1978 Pontiac Grand Lemans

Component

Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint

Consequence of Defect

incorrect head restraints may have been installed on the involved vehicles. this fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impacts".

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace incorrect head restraints with improved head restraints.

1978 Pontiac Grand Lemans

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.

1977 Pontiac Grand Lemans

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.

1977 Pontiac Grand Lemans

Component

Equipment

Consequence of Defect

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 Grand Lemans

Component

Equipment

Consequence of Defect

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 Grand Lemans

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Differential Proportional Valve

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1975 Pontiac Grand Lemans

Component

Equipment

Consequence of Defect

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.