Body: doorRecall 87V-046 · 1985–1986 Pontiac Grand Prix
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 87V-046 covers 20,096 1985–1986 Pontiac Grand Prix for a body: door problem, reported to NHTSA on April 3, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V046000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
DRIVERS SIDE POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH MAY SEPARATE DURING ACTUATION, EXPOSING THE ELECTRICAL TERMINAL.
The risk
THE TERMINAL MAY CONTACT THE STEEL REMOTE MIRROR CABLE,A SHORT CAN OCCUR WITHOUT BLOWING A FUSE. THIS MAY ALLOW THE CABLE TO OVERHEATAND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
The fix
INSPECT AND MODIFY POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH AS REQUIRED.
SYSTEM:ELECTRICAL/DOOR LOCKS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PONTIAC GRAND PRIX LE AND BROUGHAM EQUIPPED WITH POWERDOOR LOCKS.
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 July 1, 1985 to July 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.