Owner Letter

Dear Pontiac Owner,

This notice is sent to inform you that Pontiac Division is conducting a recall campaign that includes your vehicle.

REASON FOR THIS RECALL

General Motors has determined that certain 1994-96 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1995-96 Firebird and 1995 Trans Sport model vehicles may have been assembled with steering wheel redundant radio control wires pinched between the steering wheel inner foam and the air bag inflator module backing plate. The insulation on the wires may wear away over time allowing for a short to ground. If a short to ground were to occur, the radio controls may become inoperative and noise may be emitted from the steering column. There is also a remote possibility that the air bag could inadvertently deploy.

WHAT WE WILL DO

To prevent the possibility to these conditions occurring, dealers are to install a new steering wheel redundant control wire harness. The new harness will also be rerouted to eliminate possible pinching between components. Vehicles which have exhibited any of the steering wheel redundant controls operating incorrectly will also have the steering wheel redundant control/supplemental inflatable restraint coil replaced. Please advise your dealer if you have experienced incorrectly operation redundant controls. If you have entered a THEFTLOCK code in your radio, please provide it to the dealer. This service will be performed for you at no charge.

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO

Please contact your Pontiac dealer as soon as possible to arrange a service date and so the dealer may order the necessary parts for the repair. Instructions for making this correction have been sent to your dealer and parts are available. You may ask your dealer if you wish to know how much time will be needed to schedule and process your vehicle.

The enclosed owner reply card identifies your vehicle. Presentation of this card to your dealer will assist in making the necessary correction in the shortest possible time. If you have sold or traded your vehicle, please let us know by completing the postage paid reply card and returning it to us.

We are very sorry for the inconvenience; however, we have taken this action in the interest of your continued satisfaction with our products.