How many recalls does the 1983 PONTIAC ACADIAN have?

The 1983 PONTIAC ACADIAN has 1 recall on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 1983 PONTIAC ACADIAN?

The most recent recall was issued on March 24, 1988 and relates to the powertrain system.

Is the 1983 PONTIAC ACADIAN affected by any Canadian recalls?

Yes, there are 1 Transport Canada recall(s) for this vehicle.

1983 PONTIAC ACADIAN Recalls Canada & USA

Transport CanadaCritical

March 24, 1988

1983 PONTIAC ACADIANTransport Canada Recall #1988044

POWERTRAIN

Defect

ON VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE SHIFT LEVER BUTTON (DETENT) MECHANISM CAN, OVER TIME, WEAR TO THE POINT THAT THE BUTTON ON THE SHIFT LEVER NO LONGER NEEDS TO BE DEPRESSED TO SHIFT FROM "DRIVE" TO "REVERSE". A LEVER WITH THIS CONDITION COULD BE INADVERTENTLY BUMPED OR MOVED FROM "DRIVE" TO "REVERSE" BY THE DRIVER OR THE PASSENGER WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. THIS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED LEVER.

85,959 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 8A07/88062

1983 PONTIAC ACADIAN Recalls — Canada & USA

1 Recall

Defect

Safety Risk

Remedy

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