Recalls for your 1976 Pontiac Lemans

Recalls for 1976 Pontiac Lemans

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1972 Pontiac LeMans

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1972 Pontiac LeMans

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE


Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Chevrolet campaign no 76c04, pontiac campaign no.  76c7, oldsmobile campaign no.76c1, buick campaign no.  76c1.possibility that the combination valve, whichis a part of the hydraulic service brake system may have been improperlymanufactured and could malfunction.should this condition occur while vehicleis in motion at a time when minimum stopping distance is required.a vehiclecrash could occur without prior warning.(correct by inspecting and replacingvalve where necessary.) passenger cars and light trucks.

DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT


Posted on: 2007-10-30
Description
Certain honeywell fram racing brand hp4 and hp8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above.  The affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially.  The date code and part number appear on the filter housing.  Fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall.  The gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures.

Consequence
This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

Corrective Action
Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge.  The recall began during november 2007.  Owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.

Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.