"socalvibe" <pavey.mark@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
news:27c15ddb-38c3-4c6b-9628-8b730932ff76@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> We can Officially make this public now...I've seen it discussed in
> previous threads.
>
> Hello, my name is Mark Pavey; I am the Service and Parts Director at
> Scott Chevrolet-Pontiac-GMC at 3333 Santa Anita Ave. El Monte, CA
> 91731 Phone 626-350-3200. I am sending this email to inform you that
> there has been a recent safety recall to correct an issue that may
> cause a fire in 1997-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix with the 3.8L
> supercharged engine. Upon inspection, it may be necessary to replace
> the front valve cover gasket, grommets, and some spark plug wire
> retainers.
>
> Please know that we understand the concern this may cause and the need
> to correct it as quickly as possible. Until you are able to do so,
> there are three very im****tant
> precautions you should take:
> * We strongly recommend you not park your vehicle in a garage, car
> ****t, or other
> structure.
> * If you notice a burning odor, you should have Scott Pontiac or your
> local dealer inspect your vehicle. We will inspect your vehicle
> without charge.
> * Use premium fuel (91 octane or higher) in your vehicle, as
> recommended in your
> vehicle's owner manual.
>
> If you would like more information, refer to the statement below or
> you may call Pontiac Customer Assistance at 1-800-762-2737, or, reply
> to me with your email address and I will email a copy of the customer
> letter from General Motors.
>
> General Motors believes that the fires may be caused by drops of
> engine oil being deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard
> braking. If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat
> ****eld, 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
> occurred in about one in one thousand vehicles.
Is this just for the Grand Prix's? What about all the other models with
the
3.8 supercharged? Are they not effected?
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