1984 Pontiac Firebird

1984 Pontiac Firebird Recalls

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1984 Pontiac Firebird Recalls

1984 PONTIAC FIREBIRD Recall ID from NHTSA: 07E088000
Auto Recall Date:
OCT 24, 2007

Vehicle Component: EQUIPMENT
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 121680
Model Affected
1984 PONTIAC FIREBIRD

1984 Pontiac Firebird Defect Summary:
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 HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.

Defect 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.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
121680

Notes:
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
1984 PONTIAC FIREBIRD Recall ID from NHTSA: 84V093000
Auto Recall Date:
AUG 17, 1984

Vehicle Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 30868
Model Affected
1984 PONTIAC FIREBIRD

1984 Pontiac Firebird Defect Summary:
REAR BRAKE HOSES WERE NOT PROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND DO NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 106, "BRAKE HOSES". HOSES COULD COME LOOSE FROM THE END FITTINGS WHEN SUBJECTED TO A PULLING FORCE.

Defect Consequence:


Remedy:
A NEW HOSE WILL BE INSTALLED IF NECESSARY. IN ADDITION, BRAKES WILL BE SERVICED.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
30868

Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1984 PONTIAC FIREBIRD Recall ID from NHTSA: 84V011000
Auto Recall Date:
FEB 06, 1984

Vehicle Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 76586
Model Affected
1984 PONTIAC FIREBIRD

1984 Pontiac Firebird Defect Summary:
SOME VEHICLES HAVE BUCKET SEAT BACK LOCKS THAT DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 207, ANCHORAGE OF SEATS. IN EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BACK LOCK MAY NOT FUNCTION.

Defect Consequence:


Remedy:
INSPECTION OF SEAT BACK LOCKS WILL BE PERFORMED. LOCKS THAT HAVE BENT, BROKEN OR MISSING HOOKS WILL BE REPLACED.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
76586

Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1984 PONTIAC FIREBIRD Recall ID from NHTSA: 85V018000
Auto Recall Date:
FEB 15, 1985

Vehicle Component: WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 2687
Model Affected
1984 PONTIAC FIREBIRD

1984 Pontiac Firebird Defect Summary:
THE HUB AREA OF THE WHEELS MAY NOT BE STRUCTURALLY SOUND AND THUS SUBJECT TO FRACTURE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE WHEELS COULD SEPARATE FROM THE CAR CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Defect Consequence:


Remedy:
INSTALL NEW FRONT AND REAR TIRE/WHEEL ASSEMBLIES.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
2687

Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1984 PONTIAC FIREBIRD Recall ID from NHTSA: 06E043000
Auto Recall Date:
MAY 19, 2006

Vehicle Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 88303
Model Affected
1984 PONTIAC FIREBIRD

1984 Pontiac Firebird Defect Summary:
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 ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.

Defect 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).

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
88303

Notes:
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
1984 PONTIAC FIREBIRD Recall ID from NHTSA: 85V169000
Auto Recall Date:
DEC 20, 1985

Vehicle Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 738485
Model Affected
1984 PONTIAC FIREBIRD

1984 Pontiac Firebird Defect Summary:
DISLOCATION OF A SPRING COVER WILL NOT ALLOW THE SHOULDER BELT TO RETRACT AFTER BEING EXTENDED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: ALTHOUGH INERTIAL FEATURE THAT LOCKS THE LAP BELT AND SHOULDER BELT IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT ARE NOT AFFECTED, IF SLACK IS MORE THAN RECOMMENDED IN OWNERS MANUAL, INJURIES TO UPPER BODY AND HEAD WOULD BE INCREASED IN AN ACCIDENT.

Defect Consequence:


Remedy:
INSTALL RETAINING SPRINGS ON SPRING COVER OF FRONT SHOULDER BELT RETRACTOR AND, WHEN REQUIRED, RETRACTORS WILL BE REPLACED.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
738485

Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1984 PONTIAC FIREBIRD Recall ID from NHTSA: 90V105000
Auto Recall Date:
MAY 14, 1990

Vehicle Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 1500000
Model Affected
1984 PONTIAC FIREBIRD

1984 Pontiac Firebird Defect Summary:
PLASTIC COMPONENTS OF SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES DO NOT CONTAIN AN ULTRA VIOLET STABILIZER, AND EXPOSURE TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT AND ELEVATED INTERIOR TEMPERATURES COULD WEAKEN THE PLASTIC COMPONENTS.

Defect Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN BREAKAGE OF PLASTIC COMPONENTS WHICHCOULD PREVENT BUCKLE FROM LATCHING AND PROTECTING OCCUPANT IN A SUDDEN STOP ORACCIDENT.

Remedy:
REPLACE OR REPAIR SEAT BELT BUCKLE.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
1500000

Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1984 PONTIAC FIREBIRD Recall ID from NHTSA: 91V055000
Auto Recall Date:
APR 11, 1991

Vehicle Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 179036
Model Affected
1984 PONTIAC FIREBIRD

1984 Pontiac Firebird Defect Summary:
PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTER FAILS TO OPERATE AND DO NOT WORK AFTER BRAKE PAD WEAR.

Defect Consequence:
PARKING BRAKES WILL NOT COMPLETELY HOLD A PARKED VEHICLEWHEN PARKED ON A SLOPE, CAUSING UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY WHICH COULD RESULTIN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy:
REPLACE NONFUNCTIONING PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTERS.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
179036

Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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