Vehicle recall 90V036000 · February 20, 1990
1990 Pontiac Grand Prix
During a rear end collision, the rear exhaust system heat shield, which is welded to the tail pipe assembly, may puncture the fuel tank.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- During a rear end collision, the rear exhaust system heat shield, which is welded to the tail pipe assembly, may puncture the fuel tank.
- Consequence
- In the presence of an external source of ignition, this could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Remove rear exhaust system heat shield from the pipe assembly.
- Notes
- System: fuel tank - exhaust heat shield.vehicle description: passenger cars;se turbo models only.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 90V036000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 20, 1990
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- February 15, 1990
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,121
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
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 (1990): 1990
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