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Here you go guys.... This has been a long time coming
Sorry i cant post the rest for it as it is only internal use only.
Recall to follow
Important Safety Notice
March 2008
Dear General Motors Customer:
Part of our commitment to you is providing important information whenever a specific concern or problem may affect your vehicle.
GM will soon announce a safety recall to correct an issue that may cause a fire in your 1997-2003 model year Pontiac Grand Prix or Buick Regal with the 3.8L supercharged engine.
The purpose of this letter is to explain this issue, what GM is doing to correct it, and what you can do immediately to reduce the potential for injury.
We believe that the fires may be caused by drops of engine oil being deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking. If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and in some instances the fire may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel. This may have occurred in about one in one thousand vehicles.
We are currently working with our suppliers to obtain sufficient parts so we can launch a full recall to address this situation.
Please know that we understand the concern this may cause and the need to correct it as quickly as we can. Until we are able to do so, there are three very important precautions you should take:
• We strongly recommend you not park your vehicle in a garage, car port, or other structure.
• If you notice a burning odour, you should have your General Motors dealer inspect your vehicle. The dealer will inspect your vehicle without charge.
• Use premium fuel (91 octane or higher) in your vehicle, as recommended in your vehicle’s owner manual.
If you have any questions or need any assistance, please call the General Motors Customer Communication Centre
We are sorry to cause you this inconvenience; however, we have taken this action in the interest of your safety and continued satisfaction with our products.
Models: 1997-2003 model year Pontiac Grand Prix GTP and Buick Regal GS
Dates of Manufacture: September 1996 to June 2003
Description of Condition: 1997 to 2003 models of the Pontiac Grand Prix GTP and Buick Regal GS with the 3.8-litre L67 supercharged engine may experience an under hood fire. We believe the fires may be caused by drops of engine oil being deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking. If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and in some instances the fire may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel. Most cases have occurred five to 10 minutes after the vehicle has been turned off.
Sorry i cant post the rest for it as it is only internal use only.
Recall to follow
Important Safety Notice
March 2008
Dear General Motors Customer:
Part of our commitment to you is providing important information whenever a specific concern or problem may affect your vehicle.
GM will soon announce a safety recall to correct an issue that may cause a fire in your 1997-2003 model year Pontiac Grand Prix or Buick Regal with the 3.8L supercharged engine.
The purpose of this letter is to explain this issue, what GM is doing to correct it, and what you can do immediately to reduce the potential for injury.
We believe that the fires may be caused by drops of engine oil being deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking. If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and in some instances the fire may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel. This may have occurred in about one in one thousand vehicles.
We are currently working with our suppliers to obtain sufficient parts so we can launch a full recall to address this situation.
Please know that we understand the concern this may cause and the need to correct it as quickly as we can. Until we are able to do so, there are three very important precautions you should take:
• We strongly recommend you not park your vehicle in a garage, car port, or other structure.
• If you notice a burning odour, you should have your General Motors dealer inspect your vehicle. The dealer will inspect your vehicle without charge.
• Use premium fuel (91 octane or higher) in your vehicle, as recommended in your vehicle’s owner manual.
If you have any questions or need any assistance, please call the General Motors Customer Communication Centre
We are sorry to cause you this inconvenience; however, we have taken this action in the interest of your safety and continued satisfaction with our products.
Models: 1997-2003 model year Pontiac Grand Prix GTP and Buick Regal GS
Dates of Manufacture: September 1996 to June 2003
Description of Condition: 1997 to 2003 models of the Pontiac Grand Prix GTP and Buick Regal GS with the 3.8-litre L67 supercharged engine may experience an under hood fire. We believe the fires may be caused by drops of engine oil being deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking. If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and in some instances the fire may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel. Most cases have occurred five to 10 minutes after the vehicle has been turned off.
