Electrical system: wiringRecall 73V-187 · Pontiac vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 73V-187 covers 75,010 Pontiac vehicles for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on September 14, 1973.
Source: NHTSA recall 73V187000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
GENERAL MOTOR CAMPAIGN NO 73-C-7.POSSIBILITY THAT AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUSEDBY AN UNUSED WIRING HARNESS LAMP SOCKET CAN RESULT IN CURRENT FLOW THROUGH THEAIR CONDITIONER TEMPERATURE CONTROL CABLE, CAUSING IT TO HEAT UP WHICH CANIGNITE THE CABLE HOUSING AND CAUSE A FIRE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALLING A GROUND ON THE AIR CONDITIONER CONTROLUNIT).
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, 1972 to February 1, 1973. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.