PONTIAC 6000 1984: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 84V053000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PONTIAC | 6000 | 1984 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1984-05-10 | 1984-04-23 | 1984-05-08 |
Production Dates: 1983-08-01 - 1983-11-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 46
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN WIRED IMPROPERLY SO THAT THE TAILGATE LOCK CAN BE RELEASED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS NOT IN PARK OR IS IN MOTION.
CORRECT OPERATION OF THE TAILGATE LOCK WILL BE VERIFIED. THE LOCK RELEASE SHOULD OPERATE ONLY WHEN VEHICLE IS IN PARK AND THE IGNITION SWITCH IS IN THE RUN POSITION. IF THIS IS NOT THE CASE, THE WIRING WILL BE CORRECTED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES; STATION WAGONS EQUIPPED WITH REMOTETAILGATE LOCKS.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; DOOR LOCKS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: RELEASING THE LOCK WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION COULDALLOW THE TAILGATE TO OPEN, RESULTING IN POSSIBLE EJECTION OF PASSENGERSLOCATED IN THE REAR COMPARTMENT AND PERSONAL INJURY.
