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Recalls

Engine

Recall date December 12, 1991
Models affected
  • 1988 Pontiac Grand Am
Units affected 6,155
Details

NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.3 LITRE ENGINE.

IN SUB ZERO TEMPERATURES, MOISTURE FROM THE CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM COULD CAUSE ICE BUILDUP BEHIND THE THROTTLE BLADE THEREBY PREVENTING THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE WHEN THE ACCERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED.

THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

CORRECTION: AN ENGINE VENTILATION KIT WILL BE INSTALLED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES TO PREVENT MOISTURE ACCUMULATION IN THE CRANKCASE.

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Additional information may be available on Transport Canada's website