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Recall 1985049 — Pontiac Lemans – Major League Recalls

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Recall 1985049 — PONTIAC LEMANS

Transport CanadaCritical

April 29, 1985

1978 PONTIAC LEMANSTransport Canada Recall #1985049

BRAKES

The official notice

Defect

On certain vehicles, excessive enlargement of a pilot hole in the rear backing plate could allow the wheel cylinder to rotate possibly leading to loss of rear braking action.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

No remedy description available.

357,841 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 5A15Updated June 10, 2026

Affected Vehicles

1978 PONTIAC LEMANS5 recalls