3 recalls across 2 model years
The Pontiac Acadian has 3 recalls spanning the 1976 and 1983 model years, with the most serious affecting 1983 models equipped with automatic transmissions, where the shift lever's detent mechanism can wear down until the driver or a passenger accidentally nudges the lever from Drive into Reverse while the vehicle is moving.
The 1976 model year has two separate fuel system concerns. The seal between the fuel tank filler neck and the filler cap can be inadequate and leak fuel if the vehicle rolls over. There is also a structural vulnerability where the lower front corners of the fuel tank and certain rear suspension mounting points offer insufficient protection against the tank rupturing or being punctured in a rear-end collision.
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