1990 Pontiac Trans Sport Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 97V058000Apr 8, 1997676,535 vehicles potentially affected
  Body and structure
  Covers: Pontiac Trans Sport 1990–1991, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1988–1991, Pontiac Grand Prix 1988–1991 +5 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and mini vans originally sold or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont and wisconsin. The rear cradle bolts pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainer. If both bolts pull through, the rear cradle would not…

  Possible consequence: If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a vehicle crash could result.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear cradle bolts and retainers.

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• 92V012000Jan 28, 199295,897 vehicles potentially affected
  Structure › Body
  Covers: Pontiac Trans Sport 1990–1991, Oldsmobile Silhouette 1990–1991

  Reported issue: The glove compartment door will not remain closed during certain load forces associated with a vehicle crash. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss 201.

  Possible consequence: In the event of an accident, the glove compartment doormay open and result in occupant(s) injuries from contact with the glovecompartment door.

  Remedy: Replace the current upper glove compartment door with a redesigned upper glove compartment door which incorporates a positive latch to keep the door closed should a vehicle crash occur.

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• 91V046000Mar 15, 1991400 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
  Covers: Pontiac Trans Sport 1990, Chevrolet Lumina APV 1990, Oldsmobile Silhouette 1990

  Reported issue: A right hand seat/shoulder belt retractor may have been installed in the second row left hand seat position (directly behind driver).

  Possible consequence: The incorrect retractor may cause the belts to lock upif the van is parked on a steep grade. As a result of this, the occupant couldnot extend the belt for use.

  Remedy: Replace shoulder belt assembly.

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• 89V164000Oct 2, 1989343 vehicles potentially affected
  Seats
  Covers: Pontiac Trans Sport 1990, Chevrolet Lumina APV 1990, Oldsmobile Silhouette 1990

  Reported issue: The rear modular seat frame hold-down hooks may not meet the required pull force at the rear set anchorage.

  Possible consequence: Vehicles would not conform to fmvss 207.

  Remedy: Replace rear hold down hooks and pivot rivets with heat treated hardware.

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