• In April 2009, General Motors recalled 1.5 million vehicles due to a manufacturing defect that they say may cause engine fires. According to the official press release, oil may run under the heat shield and ignite a small fire that may spread and increase the risk of an engine compartment fire. General Motors will repair the defect in the recalled vehicles at no charge.U.S. Recall News: Press Release: GM Recalls Millions of Vehicles... (April 12, 2009)

• 1. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Campaign ID Number: 09V116000U.S. Recall News: Press Release: GM Recalls Millions of Vehicles... (April 12, 2009)
  2. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Action Number: EA07008U.S. Recall News: Press Release: GM Recalls Millions of Vehicles... (April 12, 2009)
  3. Manufacturer: General Motors
  4. Manufacturer's Report Date: April 8, 2009U.S. Recall News: Press Release: GM Recalls Millions of Vehicles... (April 12, 2009)
  5. Potential Number of Vehicles Affected: 1,497,516U.S. Recall News: Press Release: GM Recalls Millions of Vehicles... (April 12, 2009)
  6. Affected Component: Engine and Engine Cooling systemsU.S. Recall News: Press Release: GM Recalls Millions of Vehicles... (April 12, 2009)
  7. Recall is expected to begin in May 2009

• Reported Hazard

  According to the recall press release, if the manifold is hot enough and oil runs under the heat shield it may ignite a small fire which can spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and increase the risk of an engine compartment fire. GM dealers will repair and replace the spark plug wire retainers free of charge on all affected vehicles. Owners of affected vehicles should contact Chevrolet, Oldsmobile or Pontiac to schedule service.U.S. Recall News: Press Release: GM Recalls Millions of Vehicles... (April 12, 2009)

• Recalled Vehicles

  • Buick Regal: 1997 to 2003
  • Chevrolet Impala: 2000 to 2003
  • Chevrolet Lumina: 1998 to 1999
  • Chevrolet Monte Carlo: 1998 to 2003
  • Oldsmobile Intrigue: 1998 to 1999
  • Pontiac Grand Prix: 1997 to 2003U.S. Recall News: Press Release: GM Recalls Millions of Vehicles... (April 12, 2009)

• Contact Information

  1. Chevrolet: 1-800-630-2438
  2. Oldsmobile: 1-800-630-6537
  3. Pontiac: 1-800-620-7668, www.pontiac.com
  4. GM Owner Center: www.gmownercenter.com
  5. National Highway Vehicle Safety Hotline: 1-888-327-4236
  6. National Highway Vehicle Safety: www.safercar.govU.S. Recall News: Press Release: GM Recalls Millions of Vehicles... (April 12, 2009)

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