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1986 Pontiac T1000

Component

Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch

Consequence of Defect

the push pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions could reduce driver visibility which might result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

replace headlight switch as necessary.

1986 Pontiac T1000

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift

Consequence of Defect

the automatic transmission shift lever button mechanism may wear to the point that the button on the shift lever no longer needs to be depressed to shift gears.

Corrective Action

a lever with this condition could be inadvertently bumpedor moved from drive to reverse by the driver or a passenger while the vehicleis being driven. a sudden unexpected shifting could cause loss of vehiclecontrol and a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

a newly designed transmission shift lever will be installed on all vehicles.

1985 Pontiac T1000

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift

Consequence of Defect

the automatic transmission shift lever button mechanism may wear to the point that the button on the shift lever no longer needs to be depressed to shift gears.

Corrective Action

a lever with this condition could be inadvertently bumpedor moved from drive to reverse by the driver or a passenger while the vehicleis being driven. a sudden unexpected shifting could cause loss of vehiclecontrol and a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

a newly designed transmission shift lever will be installed on all vehicles.

1984 Pontiac T1000

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift

Consequence of Defect

the automatic transmission shift lever button mechanism may wear to the point that the button on the shift lever no longer needs to be depressed to shift gears.

Corrective Action

a lever with this condition could be inadvertently bumpedor moved from drive to reverse by the driver or a passenger while the vehicleis being driven. a sudden unexpected shifting could cause loss of vehiclecontrol and a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

a newly designed transmission shift lever will be installed on all vehicles.

1983 Pontiac T1000

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift

Consequence of Defect

the automatic transmission shift lever button mechanism may wear to the point that the button on the shift lever no longer needs to be depressed to shift gears.

Corrective Action

a lever with this condition could be inadvertently bumpedor moved from drive to reverse by the driver or a passenger while the vehicleis being driven. a sudden unexpected shifting could cause loss of vehiclecontrol and a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

a newly designed transmission shift lever will be installed on all vehicles.

1982 Pontiac T1000

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System

Consequence of Defect

the carburetor fuel plug may come out and fuel could leak from the carburetor.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will install a retaining clip on the carburetor inlet plug to prevent it from dislodging, at no charge to owner.

1982 Pontiac T1000

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System

Consequence of Defect

the carburetor fuel inlet housing plug in the side of the carburetor may come out.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will install a retaining clip on the carburetor inlet plug to prevent fuel leakage, without charge.

1981 Pontiac T1000

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System

Consequence of Defect

the carburetor fuel plug may come out and fuel could leak from the carburetor.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will install a retaining clip on the carburetor inlet plug to prevent it from dislodging, at no charge to owner.

1981 Pontiac T1000

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System

Consequence of Defect

the carburetor fuel inlet housing plug in the side of the carburetor may come out.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will install a retaining clip on the carburetor inlet plug to prevent fuel leakage, without charge.

1980 Pontiac T1000

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System

Consequence of Defect

the carburetor fuel inlet housing plug in the side of the carburetor may come out.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will install a retaining clip on the carburetor inlet plug to prevent fuel leakage, without charge.