1986 PONTIAC FIREBIRD Recall ID from NHTSA: 06E043000
| Auto Recall Date: |
MAY 19, 2006 |
| Vehicle Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Model Affected |
FIREBIRD |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
88303
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
MAY 19, 2006
Vehicle Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
88303
Model Affected
1986 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
1986 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.
1986 PONTIAC FIREBIRD Recall ID from NHTSA: 90V105000
| Auto Recall Date: |
MAY 14, 1990 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Model Affected |
FIREBIRD |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
1500000
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
MAY 14, 1990
Vehicle Component:
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
1500000
Model Affected
1986 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
1986 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.
1986 PONTIAC FIREBIRD Recall ID from NHTSA: 91V055000
| Auto Recall Date: |
APR 11, 1991 |
| Vehicle Component: |
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL |
| Model Affected |
FIREBIRD |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
179036
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
APR 11, 1991
Vehicle Component:
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
179036
Model Affected
1986 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
1986 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.