NHTSA recall 90V036000
Fuel System, Gasoline · General Motors, LLC
February 20, 1990report date
1,121units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: During a rear end collision, the rear exhaust system heat shield, which is welded to the tail pipe assembly, may puncture the fuel tank.
Why it matters: In the presence of an external source of ignition, this could result in a fire.
The fix: Remove rear exhaust system heat shield from the pipe assembly.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1990 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 90V036000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.