NHTSA Recall 72V198000

NHTSA Campaign Id 72V198000; Date: Aug. 4, 1972

Recalled Vehicles:

1972 Pontiac Grand Prix

Component: Electrical System:wiring

Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.

Affected Units:: 42,689

Recall Summary:

How to Fix:

Recall Notes:

Pontiac campaign no 72-c-5. Possibility that electrical fire may occur inmounted console area due to loose retainer. Battery may tip toward left duringcar operation allowing positive terminal to contact radiator support orpositive battery cable to rub through insulation on steering gear. Eithercould cause a short circuit. (correct by inspecting and installing positivebattery cable guide tube where necessary. )

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 4, 1972

Also see:

All recalls of Pontiac vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.