In everything in this world, the saying "Nobody's perfect" applies, that's why there's also such ideals as "Nothing is perfect". This in fact is true and does apply even to the most fabulous cars ever made.This is why there has been so many recalls done over the past few years, not just for the General Motors alone but for everybody. In 1991, General Motors issued a recall for Pontiac Grand Am vehicles bearing the manufacturer recall numbers 92V043000 and 91V018000. The first one having a defect on the visual systems wherein the express-down electronic control module can be entered by moisture and cause a short circuit which in turn will cause window operation without operator control leaving the window in the down position. The defect then can result in a fire hazard inside the door panel when the electronic control module fails because of overheating.

The General Motors, as a corrective measure replaced the window expressed-down electronic control module of the 37,030 affected units. For the 91V018000 recall number, the problem was the 10mm short in the overall length of the steering column jackets that caused the inadequate retention of the column to the column support bracket. The defect is said to increase the likelihood of injury to the driver because of improper compression of the steering column in the event of a front-end collision. To correct it, GM replaced the steering column assembly of the 35 affected units. In the 1992 Grand Am edition, vehicles with the recall numbers 92V106000, 91V204000 and 91V182000 have been recalled due to defects involving fuel system, rear axle and interior system respectively. There are 20 units affected in the recall made for vehicles having the 92V106000 numbers.

 

Here, the defect is in the FMVSS 301 fuel system wherein the vehicles have incorrect suspension upper spring seat which can severe the fuel tank filler pipe and spill fuel in the event of an impact accident and eventually cause fire. So, the vehicles affected needs to be replaced with the correct part. In the recall involving rear axle, the problem arise with the insufficient tightness of the bolts and nuts attaching the bearing-hub assembly to the rear axle flange. The consequences here can result to vehicular accident.

 

To prevent this, the 272 units affected have been recalled for the tightening of the rear axle bearing-hub assembly fasteners and replace all that is found to be loose. Seat back problems that can risk passenger seat occupants into serious injury cause the recall for vehicles with interior system failure involving 1,851 units. General Motors assume responsibilities and repaired the adjuster assembly in the vehicles. There are still several recalls made for the succeeding years of Pontiac Grand Am vehicles. Cases involving electrical problems, fuel tank assembly, engine failures and general system failures were among the causes of such recalls. Though it's not good to have mistakes, we can do better to have it corrected and learn from it mostly if not all.