NHTSA Recall 84V053000
NHTSA Campaign Id 84V053000; Date: Apr. 23, 1984
Recalled Vehicles:
1984 Pontiac 6000
Component: Latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 46
Recall Summary:
Vehicles may have been wired improperly so that the tailgate lock can be released when the vehicle is not in park or is in motion.
How to Fix:
Correct operation of the tailgate lock will be verified. The lock release should operate only when vehicle is in park and the ignition switch is in the run position. If this is not the case, the wiring will be corrected.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles; station wagons equipped with remotetailgate locks. System: structure; door locks. Consequences of defect: releasing the lock while the vehicle is in motion couldallow the tailgate to open, resulting in possible ejection of passengerslocated in the rear compartment and personal injury.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 10, 1984
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