Electrical system: wiringRecall 72V-198 · 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 72V-198 covers 42,689 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on August 4, 1972.
Source: NHTSA recall 72V198000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
PONTIAC CAMPAIGN NO 72-C-5.POSSIBILITY THAT ELECTRICAL FIRE MAY OCCUR INMOUNTED CONSOLE AREA DUE TO LOOSE RETAINER.BATTERY MAY TIP TOWARD LEFT DURINGCAR OPERATION ALLOWING POSITIVE TERMINAL TO CONTACT RADIATOR SUPPORT ORPOSITIVE BATTERY CABLE TO RUB THROUGH INSULATION ON STEERING GEAR.EITHERCOULD CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALLING POSITIVEBATTERY CABLE GUIDE TUBE WHERE NECESSARY.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1971 to February 1, 1972. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.