Vehicle recall 72V198000 · August 4, 1972

1972 Pontiac Grand Prix

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Notes: Pontiac campaign no 72-C-5.POSSIBILITY that electrical fire may occur inmounted console area due to loose retainer.battery may tip toward left duringcar operation allowing positive terminal to contact radiator support orpositive battery cable to rub through insulation on steering gear.eithercould cause a short circuit.(correct by inspecting and installing positivebattery cable guide tube where necessary.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 72V198000
Reported to NHTSA: August 4, 1972
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: August 4, 1972
Vehicles potentially affected: 42,689
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › Wiring

Recall 72V198000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Pontiac Grand Prix (1972): 1972

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