1985 PONTIAC PARISIENNE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1985 PONTIAC PARISIENNE
The 1985 PONTIAC PARISIENNE has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (1 complaint), Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1985 PONTIAC PARISIENNE
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 1985 PONTIAC PARISIENNE, potentially affecting up to 2,021,764 vehicles.
Recall 07E088000 — EQUIPMENT
| 121,680 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
View full details →Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 88,303 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
View full details →Recall 89V102000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 1,755,897 vehicles affected
Defect: A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF).
Consequence: SERVO ROD ASSEMBLY COULD CATCH ON ENGINE COMPONENTS ANDRESULT IN A STUCK THROTTLE WITH POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: INSTALL A NEW BUSHING IN CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL.
View full details →Recall 85V153000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
| 27,942 vehicles affected
Defect: THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY CONTACT THE UPPER CONTROL ARM OR EXHAUST MANIFOLD SHIELD AND EVENTUALLY WEAR THROUGH THE INSULATION AND GROUND THE CABLE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE WHICH COULD CAUSE BURN INJURIES TO OCCUPANTS.
Remedy: INSTALL A POSITIVE BATTERY SERVICE KIT.
View full details →Recall 85V151000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 27,942 vehicles affected
Defect: THE FUEL FEED AND FUEL RETURN PIPE ASSEMBLIES INCLUDES A HOSE WHICH MAY CONTACT THE POINTED END OF THE RADIATOR SHROUD ATTACHING SCREW. THIS COULD CAUSE A GASOLINE LEAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF FUEL LEAK DEVELOPS IT COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE AND BURN INJURIES TO OCCUPANTS.
Remedy: REPOSITION FUEL LINES TO PRECLUDE CONTACT WITH RADIATOR SHROUD ATTACHING SCREW.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1985 PONTIAC PARISIENNE
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1985 PONTIAC PARISIENNE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION CAUGHT ON FIRE. *MR THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING, SO SHE PLACED THE VEHICLE IN LOW GEAR WHICH RESULTED IN A FIRE THAT HAD SPREAD THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE. *SC *JB
WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH THE CRUISE CONTROL SLIPPED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. CONSUMER TOOK CRUISE CONTROL OFF AND APPLIED THE BRAKES. *AK
MASTER CYLINDER FAILED TWICE, ALSO POWER BOOSTER FAILED. *AK
MASTER CYLINDER FAILED TWICE, ALSO POWER BOOSTER FAILED. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1985 PONTIAC PARISIENNE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1985 PONTIAC PARISIENNE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1985 PONTIAC PARISIENNE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1985 PONTIAC PARISIENNE
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1985 PONTIAC PARISIENNE.
Other Model Years of the PONTIAC PARISIENNE
- 1983 PONTIAC PARISIENNE — 0 complaints
- 1984 PONTIAC PARISIENNE — 0 complaints
- 1985 PONTIAC PARISIENNE (current)
- 1986 PONTIAC PARISIENNE — 14 complaints
- 1987 PONTIAC PARISIENNE — 0 complaints
- 1988 PONTIAC PARISIENNE — 0 complaints
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