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Recall 1989011 — Pontiac Tempest – Major League Recalls

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Recall 1989011 — PONTIAC TEMPEST

Transport CanadaCritical

January 20, 1989

1989 PONTIAC TEMPESTTransport Canada Recall #1989011

FUEL SYSTEM

The official notice

Defect

SMALL CREASES ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE FUEL TANK MAY FATIGUE AND CRACK RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAK. IF THE LEAK IS UNDETECTED AND THERE IS AN EXTERNAL SOURCE OF IGNITION, A FIRE COULD RESULT.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND FUEL TANKS REPLACED AS REQUIRED.

2,353 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 9A02/89002Updated June 10, 2026

Affected Vehicles

1989 PONTIAC TEMPEST4 recalls