NHTSA Campaign #09E012000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

APRIL 07
2009

16,270 vehicles recalled

1996 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE -- Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #09E012000 »

NHTSA Campaign #96V116000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

JULY 01
1996

275,811 vehicles recalled

1996 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE -- A backfire during engine starting can cause breakage of the upper intake manifold.

This condition can cause a no-start condition and possibly an engine compartment fire.

Dealers will update the powertrain control module programming. Until the campaign repair is made, the vehicle hood should be shut whenever starting the vehicle to reduce the chance of personal injury. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #96V116000 »

NHTSA Campaign #95V204000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER

OCTOBER 23
1995

32,869 vehicles recalled

1996 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE -- These vehicles were assembled with a malfunction alarm, lighting and locking (mall) module that can contain a damaged capacitor. If the capacitor is damaged, the "key in the ignition" warning chime and the driver seat belt unbuckled warning chime and indicator lamp may not work. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 114, "Theft Protection" and FMVSS no. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." In addition, other chime reminder functions, interior lighting controls, and power door locking features are also affected.

Consequence of non-compliance; the driver may not be aware that the key was left in the ignition or that the safety belt was not buckled.

Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the mall module. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #95V204000 »