Storage: tank assemblyRecall 90V-036 · 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 90V-036 covers 1,121 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on February 20, 1990.
Source: NHTSA recall 90V036000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
DURING A REAR END COLLISION, THE REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT SHIELD, WHICH IS WELDED TO THE TAIL PIPE ASSEMBLY, MAY PUNCTURE THE FUEL TANK.
The risk
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN EXTERNAL SOURCE OF IGNITION, THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix
REMOVE REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT SHIELD FROM THE PIPE ASSEMBLY.
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK - EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS;SE TURBO MODELS ONLY.
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, 1989 to December 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.