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nj85z28 · 03-18-2008, 03:29 PM

its now the GTP?, its been well documented as the GT's catching fire from a backfire in the throttle body over at CLUBGP.com. theres alot of pictures of thier cars all burned up as well as the property damage they sustained. i think they've been fighting with pontiac about this issue for quite some time, at least 2-3 years

(from club gp)
Hey guys and gals,
I just got a letter in the mail from Scott Lawson (GENERAL DIRECTOR) at G.M. I took the liberty to highlight a single key word which may get your attention. The letter stated:

Dear (me),

Part of our connitment to you is providing inportant information whenever a specific concern or problem may affect your vehicle.

G.M. will soon announce a safety recall to correct and issue that may cause a FIRE in you 1999 model year Pontiac Grand Prix with the 3.8L supercharged engine.

The purpose of this letter is to explain this issue, what G.M. is doing to correct it, and what you can do immediately to reduce the potential for injury.

We believe te fires may be caused by drops of oil being deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking. If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat sheild, it may ignite into a small flame and in some instances the fire may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel. This may have occured in about 1 in 1,000 vehicles.

We are currently working with our supplier to obtain sufficient parts so we can launch a full recall to address this situation.

Please know that we understand the concern this may cause and the need to correct it as quickly as we can. Until we are able to do so, there are three very important precautions you should take:

1. We strongly recommend you do not park your vehicle in a garage, car port or other structure.
2. If you notice a burning odor, you should have your Pontiac dealer inspect your vehicle. The dealership will inspect your vehicle without charge.
3. Use premium fuel (91 octane or higher) in your vehicle as recommended in your vehicles owners manual.

If you have any questions or need any assistance, please call the Pontiac Customer Assistance Center between the hours of 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM EST Monday through Friday. It can be reached at 1.800.620.7668 (TTY 1.800.833.7668)

We are sorry to cause you this inconvenience; however, we have taken this action in the interest of your safety and continued satisfaction with our products.

Scott Lawson
General Director,
Customer and Relationship Services

03-18-2008, 03:29 PM	#10
nj85z28 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Little Egg Harbor NJ Posts: 1,175 iTrader: (16)	its now the GTP?, its been well documented as the GT's catching fire from a backfire in the throttle body over at CLUBGP.com. theres alot of pictures of thier cars all burned up as well as the property damage they sustained. i think they've been fighting with pontiac about this issue for quite some time, at least 2-3 years (from club gp) Hey guys and gals, I just got a letter in the mail from Scott Lawson (GENERAL DIRECTOR) at G.M. I took the liberty to highlight a single key word which may get your attention. The letter stated: Dear (me), Part of our connitment to you is providing inportant information whenever a specific concern or problem may affect your vehicle. G.M. will soon announce a safety recall to correct and issue that may cause a FIRE in you 1999 model year Pontiac Grand Prix with the 3.8L supercharged engine. The purpose of this letter is to explain this issue, what G.M. is doing to correct it, and what you can do immediately to reduce the potential for injury. We believe te fires may be caused by drops of oil being deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking. If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat sheild, it may ignite into a small flame and in some instances the fire may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel. This may have occured in about 1 in 1,000 vehicles. We are currently working with our supplier to obtain sufficient parts so we can launch a full recall to address this situation. Please know that we understand the concern this may cause and the need to correct it as quickly as we can. Until we are able to do so, there are three very important precautions you should take: 1. We strongly recommend you do not park your vehicle in a garage, car port or other structure. 2. If you notice a burning odor, you should have your Pontiac dealer inspect your vehicle. The dealership will inspect your vehicle without charge. 3. Use premium fuel (91 octane or higher) in your vehicle as recommended in your vehicles owners manual. If you have any questions or need any assistance, please call the Pontiac Customer Assistance Center between the hours of 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM EST Monday through Friday. It can be reached at 1.800.620.7668 (TTY 1.800.833.7668) We are sorry to cause you this inconvenience; however, we have taken this action in the interest of your safety and continued satisfaction with our products. Scott Lawson General Director, Customer and Relationship Services __________________ 2011 Camaro 1SS Cyber Grey Metallic 2005 Silverado Last edited by nj85z28; 03-18-2008 at 03:37 PM.