Owner Notification Letter

August, 1986


Dear Pontiac Owner:

General Motors has determined some 1986 Pontiac 1000 models equipped with 1.6L L4 engine may have been built with an incorrect distributor module. This could result in a difficult or no-start condition and improperly set engine timing. If not corrected, this condition can also affect proper operation of the emission control system.

To determine if your vehicle has the correct module and is within applicable emission requirements, please contact your Pontiac dealer. A service date can then be arranged between you and your dealer to inspect the distributor module. If it is not the correct module, it will be replaced and the engine timing checked and, if required, reset. This service will be performed at no charge to you.

Instructions for making this correction have been sent to your Pontiac dealer. The labor time to inspect your vehicle is approximately 20 minutes. If replacement of the distributor module is required, an additional 1 hour and 20 minutes will be needed. 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 vehicle. Presentation of this card to your dealer will assist him in making the inspection to your vehicle in the shortest possible time. If you have sold or traded your vehicle, please let us know by completing the postage paid Owner Identification Reply Card and returning it to us. Should your dealer not schedule a service date within a reasonable time, you should contact your nearest Pontiac Zone Office either in person or by telephone for assistance. The locations and telephone numbers of the Zone Offices have been attached for your convenience.

We are sorry to cause you this inconvenience; however, we have taken this action in the interest of your continued satisfaction with our product.