Gasoline: turbo/superchargerRecall 89V-108 · 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 89V-108 covers 247 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix for a gasoline: turbo/supercharger problem, reported to NHTSA on July 6, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V108000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
MISROUTING OF TURBOCHARGER OIL FEED PIPE COULD ALLOW PIPE TO CONTACT THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE CONNECTING STUD ON THE STARTER MOTOR.
The risk
THIS COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL GROUND THAT COULD RESULTIN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
The fix
REROUTE OIL FEED PIPE; ALSO INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED CLAMP AND BRACKET TO LOCATE PIPE AWAY FROM THE STARTER.
SYSTEM:ENGINE OIL COOLER LINE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH LG5 3.1L TURBOCHARGER ENGINES.
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 February 1, 1989 to May 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.