PONTIAC GRAND AM 1986: STRUCTURE
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 87V124000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PONTIAC | GRAND AM | 1986 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1987-08-27 | 1987-08-10 | 1987-08-17 |
Production Dates: 1984-08-01 - 1985-06-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: STRUCTURE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 261171
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
SMALL CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE BODY PILLAR AROUND THE DOOR STRIKER BOLT HOLE.
Consequence
CRACKS WOULD INCREASE LEADING TO DIFFICULTY IN CLOSINGTHE DOOR AND MIGHT ALLOW DOOR TO COME OPEN DURING A CRASH, INCREASINGLIKELIHOOD OF INJURY TO OCCUPANTS.
Remedy
INSTALL INNER AND OUTER REINFORCEMENT PLATE ON BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT BODY PILLARS.
Notes
SYSTEM: BODY PILLARVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TWO DOOR PASSENGER CARS.
