Vehicle recall 96V003000 · January 2, 1996

1995 Pontiac Sunfire

The instrument panel cluster trim plate/bezel can sag and cover the light emitting diode portion (lighted pointed above panel) of the transaxle shift indicator display.

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

Summary: The instrument panel cluster trim plate/bezel can sag and cover the light emitting diode portion (lighted pointed above panel) of the transaxle shift indicator display. This does not comply with FMVSS no. 101, "control location, identification, and illumination."
Consequence: Consequence of non-compliance: the driver of the vehicle would not be able to see the actual position of the transaxle gear selector resulting in a driver either inadvertently leaving a parked or idling vehicle in drive, reverse, or neutral rather than park, or selecting an incorrect transaxle shift position while driving the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers are to install a new instrument panel cluster trim plate/bezel assembly which is not subject to this condition.
Notes: System: powertrain; transmission; automatic; indicator; FMVSS no. 101.VEHICLE description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmission.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 96V003000
Reported to NHTSA: January 2, 1996
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: February 2, 1996
Vehicles potentially affected: 28,068
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)

Recall 96V003000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Pontiac Sunfire (1995): 1995

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