Recall 08V118000: Potential Underhood Fire

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Buick/Regal 1997-2003

Pontiac/Grand Prix 1997-2003

MANUFACTURER: General Motors Corp.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: March 12, 2008

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V118000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: EA07008

COMPONENT: Engine and Engine Cooling

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 207542

SUMMARY:
GM is recalling 207,542 M/Y 1997-2003 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8L supercharged V-6 engine. Engine oil can leak from the front valve cover due to manuvers such as hard braking.

CONSEQUENCE:
If the oil reaches the hot exhaust manifold, it may ignite causing an under-hood fire.

REMEDY:
Parts are not currently available to remedy all vehicles. Until sufficient parts become available, GM strongly recommends that owners observe the following important precautions (1) They strongly recommend that owners do not park their vehicle in a garage, car port, or other structure; (2) If owners notice a burning odor, they should have their dealer inspect the vehicle. The dealer will inspect the vehicle without charge; (3) Use premium fuel (91 Octane or higher) in the vehicle as recommended in the vehicle's owner manual. Owners may contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080 or Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

NOTES:
GM recall No. 07035. Customers may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.