1985 Pontiac Firebird

1985 Pontiac Firebird Recalls

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1985 Pontiac Firebird Recalls

1985 PONTIAC FIREBIRD Recall ID from NHTSA: 06E043000
Auto Recall Date:
MAY 19, 2006

Vehicle Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 88303
Model Affected
1985 PONTIAC FIREBIRD

1985 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 IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
88303

Notes:
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
1985 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
1985 PONTIAC FIREBIRD

1985 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.
1985 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
1985 PONTIAC FIREBIRD

1985 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.
1985 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
1985 PONTIAC FIREBIRD

1985 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.
1985 PONTIAC FIREBIRD Recall ID from NHTSA: 91V055000
Auto Recall Date:
APR 11, 1991

Vehicle Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 179036
Model Affected
1985 PONTIAC FIREBIRD

1985 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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