Pontiac Safari Recalls in Canada
The Pontiac Safari has 4 recall campaigns on Transport Canada's federal record (all model years), led by not entered issues with 3 campaigns. Recall repairs are free at any Pontiac dealer — check your exact VIN below.
Source: Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Updated 2026-06-11
Most-affected systems
Most recent campaigns
1987-10-22Powertrain: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 200-4R TRANSMISSION MAY HAVE AN IMPROPERLY FORMED MANUAL VALVE LINK. THIS COULD LEAD TO THE LINK SEPARATING, RESULTING IN A GEAR SELECTION NOT CORRELAT
1979-07-05Not Entered: IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A CHILD TO OPEN AND ENTER THE REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENT. IF THE COMPARTMENT DOOR WERE TO BE CLOSED, THE CHILD COULD BECOME ENTRAPPED AS THE DOOR CAN NOT BE UNLAT
1979-07-05Not Entered: IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A CHILD TO OPEN AND ENTER THE REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENT. IF THE COMPARTMENT DOOR WERE TO BE CLOSED, THE CHILD COULD BECOME ENTRAPPED AS THE DOOR CAN NOT BE UNLAT
Checking a specific Pontiac Safari?
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FAQ
How many recalls does the Pontiac Safari have in Canada?
4 recall campaigns are on Transport Canada's federal Vehicle Recalls Database for the Pontiac Safari (all model years since 1975, tires and child seats excluded). The most-affected system is not entered with 3 campaigns.
How do I check if a specific Pontiac Safari has an open recall in Canada?
Recall campaigns apply to specific VIN ranges. Decode the VIN free at CarWhere to confirm the exact year and build, then check the VIN in Transport Canada's motor vehicle safety recall tool or with any Pontiac dealer — recall repairs are free.
Are Canadian and US recalls the same?
Often parallel but not identical — Canadian campaigns are issued through Transport Canada, US campaigns through NHTSA, and timing or scope can differ. For a vehicle imported from the USA, check both records; the CarWhere $9.99 Full VIN Report covers the US federal record (recalls, complaints, service bulletins) for any US-market VIN.