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Small Dealer
Take a look at it again.
It says, "GM will provide reimbursement to owners for repairs completed on or before ten days after the owner mailing is completed,..."
What that means is that if an owner pays for a repair, similar to the recall repair, out of their own pocket, they will be reimbursed. But only if the repair is completed before the 10th day after notification of the recall.
Doesn't set any time limits on the repair being done for no charge by a Pontiac dealership under the terms and procedures of the recall when finally announced.
This reimbursement policy, window and decloration is set forth as part of the changes brought about in recalls by the TREAD Act. Which was passed in the wake of the Ford Explorer tires situations.
Also, everyone keep in mind, there is no actual recall yet. Only the announcement of a future action. Nothing will show up for anyones VIN if it is run by a dealership or even a call to Pontiac Customer Assistance.
Regulations require a manufacturer to notify the NHTSA within a specific amount of time, once they decide to conduct a recall. Even if the manufacturer will not be ready for a time to announce and perform the recall. The NHTSA posts that information in their system, where it is easily picked up by the media. Hence the December 21st story for a recall coming months in the future.