Recalls for 1994 Pontiac Grand Am

DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2000-10-19
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.  If the engine starter fails to engage and the driver hold the key in the start position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition switch, producing heat that can melt switch parts.

Consequence
A fire could occur in the steering column and spread to the interior of the car.

Corrective Action
Dealers will install a relay kit and verify that the vehicle will start with a properly charged battery in good operating condition (adequate reserve capacity, or cold cranking amps).  This campaign does not cover battery replacement or unrelated starting system or electrical system repairs.

Notes
Owner notification began december 19, 2000.  Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300; oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537; or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 1994-07-12
Description
These vehicles were constructed with welds in the rear compartment pan assembly that are not sufficient to comply with the requirements pertaining to fuel tank leakage in the event of a rear impact collision.  The fuel tank assemblies do not comply with fmvss no.  301, fuel system integrity.

Consequence
This can result in an increased risk of a vehicle fire in the event of a rear impact collision.

Corrective Action
Dealer will install rivets adjacent to the locations where the suspect welds are located.

Notes
System: fuel; fuel tank assembly; fmvss 301.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact buick service center at 1-800-521-7300 or oldsmobile service center at 1-800-442-4547 or pontiac service center at 1-800-762-2737.  Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393.