Vehicle recall 87V046000 · April 3, 1987

1985-1986 Pontiac Grand Prix

Drivers side power door lock switch may separate during actuation, exposing the electrical terminal.

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

Summary: Drivers side power door lock switch may separate during actuation, exposing the electrical terminal.
Consequence: The terminal may contact the steel remote mirror cable,a short can occur without blowing a fuse. This may allow the cable to overheatand could result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Inspect and modify power door lock switch as required.
Notes: System:electrical/door locks.vehicle description: Pontiac grand prix le and brougham equipped with powerdoor locks.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 87V046000
Reported to NHTSA: April 3, 1987
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: April 10, 1987
Vehicles potentially affected: 20,096
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Structure › Body › Door

Recall 87V046000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Pontiac Grand Prix (1985-1986): 1986, 1985

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