Owner Letter Information

Dear Pontiac Owner: October, 1987

This notice is being sent to you to inform you that your Pontiac vehicle is involved in a recall campaign.

REASON FOR THE RECALL

General Motors has determined that some 1987 Pontiac Sunbird models equipped with 2.0L L4 OHC engines may experience fatigue fracture of the rear engine lift bracket. The ignition coil and coil bracket is mounted to the rear engine lift bracket. If the lift bracket fractures, the coil may become unsupported. This may ultimately result in engine misfire and possible loss of engine operation.

Additionally, magnetic interference between the ignition coil and distributor may cause extended cold cranking/no start, pop back during cranking and/or occasional "Service Engine Soon" light.

SERVICE REQUIRED

To protect against fatigue fracture of the rear engine lift bracket, the rear engine lift bracket will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced. Additionally, a pencil brace (service kit) will be installed as required on involved vehicles.

To prevent the possibility of magnetic interference, a coil wire shield will be installed on all involved vehicles. The above described service(s) will be performed for you at no charge.

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO

Instructions for these services have been sent to your Pontiac dealer. Please contact your dealer to arrange a service date. The labor time to make this (these) modification(s) on your vehicle is approximately 15-30 minutes depending on whether a lift bracket pencil brace is required on your vehicle. Please ask your dealer if you wish to know how much additional time will be needed to process your vehicle.

The enclosed owner reply card identifies your Pontiac vehicle. Presentation of this card to your dealer will assist in making the necessary modification in the shortest possible time. If you have sold or traded your vehicle, please let us know by completing the postage paid owner reply card and returning it to us.
We are sorry to cause you this inconvenience; however, we have taken this action in the interest of your continued satisfaction with our products.