1984 PONTIAC 6000 RECALL - #84V053000
RECALL FOR LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES : TAILGATE : LATCH
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1984 PONTIAC 6000 |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1983 - 11/1/1983 |
| Recalled on |
5/8/1984 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
5/10/1984 |
| # Affected |
46 |
| Recalled for |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
1984 PONTIAC 6000 Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, RECLINER
1984 PONTIAC 6000 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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