Campaigns on record across the Pontiac Catalina (1965–1979), from Transport Canada and, tagged NHTSA, the United States. Pick a model year for the Canadian listing, and check your VIN with Pontiac to confirm which apply.
VEHICLES WITH 350, 400 OR 455 - 4 BARREL CARBURETOR ENGINES. A BRAZED JOINT ON CERTAIN EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (E.G.R.) BACKPRESSURE TRNASDUCER VALVES MAY SEPARATE AND CAUSE THE REDUCTION OF E.G.R. VACUUM. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH CANADA MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS.
1979199 · 31,017 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer · All 1977 pontiac catalina recalls
THE HEADS MAY BREAK OFF THE FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION EVEN UNDER NO LOAD CONDITIONS. THIS IS DUE TO THE COMBINATION OF BOLTS USED, HIGH INSTALLATION TORQUE AND ARRANGEMENT OF THE BODY ANCHORAGE.
DEALER WILL REPLACE ALL ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES AT NO COST TO OWNER.
79V247000 · 1,326,404 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer · All 1979 pontiac catalina recalls
THE HEADS OF THE FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BOLTS MAY BREAK OFF DURING NORMAL VEHICLE USE. FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT APPEAR TO BE PROPERLY SECURED MAY IN FACT BE ONLY LIGHTLY RETAINED AND MAY PULL LOOSE IF ANY SIGNIFICANT LOADING IS APPLIED.
1979187 · 130,365 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer · All 1979 pontiac catalina recalls
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 350 CUBIC INCH 2 OR 4 BARREL OR 400 CUBIC INCH 4 BARREL ENGINES (EXCEPT AIR CONDITIONING). CERTAIN ENGINE FAN BLADE ASSEMBLIES MAY BE SUBJECTED TO HIGH STRESS LEVELS THAT CAN RESULT IN FAN BLADE FATIGUE AND FAILURE. A SEGMENT OF THE FAN BLADE COULD SEPARATE AND DAMAGE UNDERHOOD COMPONENTS ORINJURE PERSONS IN THE VICINITY OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. RESULT IN FAN BLADE FATIGUE AND FAILURE. A SEGMENT OF THE FAN BLADE COULD SEPARATE AND DAMAGE UNDERHOOD COMPONENTS ORINJURE PERSONS IN THE VICINITY OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
1979012 · 16,191 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer · All 1976 pontiac catalina recalls
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT BENCH SEATS. THE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY SEAT ADJUSTER HAS A LOCK BAR WITH A WAAX FINISH THAT CAN ALLOW THE FRONT SEAT TO SLIP FORWARD DURING HARD BRAKING OR A VEHICLE CRASH THUS INCREASING THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY TO FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS.
1978070 · 2,897 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer · All 1978 pontiac catalina recalls
THE HUB PORTION OF THE FAN BLADE ASSEMBLY COULD CRACK DUE TO HIGH STRESS LEVELS GENERATED DURING ENGINE OPERATING CONDITIONS. EVENTUALLY, THE BLADE COULD BREAK APART AT THE HUB AND BLADE PIECES COULD BE PROPELLED INTO THE ENGINE. IF THE HOOD IS OPEN WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, THE FRAGMENTS WOULD BE FREE TO FLY FROM THE VEHICLE.
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FAN BLADE ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
78V139000 · 333,619 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer · All 1978 pontiac catalina recalls
THE REAR WHEEL MOUNTING BOLTS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, ARE BRITTLE AND THEREFORE MAY FRACTURE. THIS BRITTLENESS IS DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT DURING MANUFACTURE. IF THE BOLTS BREAK, THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE BOLTS ON ALL AXLES AND THE TEN REAR AXLE WHEEL MOUNTING BOLTS, FREE OF CHARGE.
77V200000 · 4,504 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer · All 1978 pontiac catalina recalls
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE INCORRECT STEERING LINKAGE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. AS A RESULT, THE RIGHT-HAND STEERING TIE ROD MIGHT INTERFERE WITH THE INTERMEDIATE ROD. THIS COULD CAUSE THE CONNECTION TO FAIL DUE TO EXCESSIVE STRESS AT THAT POINT.
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE STEERING LINKAGE ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE.
77V025000 · 35 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer · All 1977 pontiac catalina recalls
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL TILT STEERING. THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER ACTUATOR PIVOT PIN MAY WORK OUT OF THE PIVOT CAUSING PARTIAL DISENGAGEMENT AND LOSS OF TURN SIGNALS.
1976123 · 4,362 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer · All 1977 pontiac catalina recalls
76V175000 · 66,632 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer · All 1977 pontiac catalina recalls
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