1991 Pontiac Sunbird

1991 Pontiac Sunbird Recalls

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1991 Pontiac Sunbird Recalls

1991 PONTIAC SUNBIRD Recall ID from NHTSA: 92V003000
Auto Recall Date:
JAN 10, 1992

Vehicle Component: SEAT BELTS
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 347866
Model Affected
1991 PONTIAC SUNBIRD

1991 Pontiac Sunbird Defect Summary:
THE FRONT DOOR SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOPS MAY BE CRACKED AND ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 208.

Defect Consequence:
THE SEAT OCCUPANT FACES INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THEEVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.

Remedy:
INSTALL REINFORCING PLATES ON THE CRACKED SHOULDER BELT GUIDES.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
347866

Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1991 PONTIAC SUNBIRD Recall ID from NHTSA: 06E043000
Auto Recall Date:
MAY 19, 2006

Vehicle Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 88303
Model Affected
1991 PONTIAC SUNBIRD

1991 Pontiac Sunbird 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.
1991 PONTIAC SUNBIRD Recall ID from NHTSA: 91V165000
Auto Recall Date:
SEP 23, 1991

Vehicle Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 41718
Model Affected
1991 PONTIAC SUNBIRD

1991 Pontiac Sunbird Defect Summary:
FRONT DOOR INTERLOCK STRIKER MAY FAIL, CAUSING DOOR FRAME COLLAPSE AND INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH FOR THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE.

Defect Consequence:
THE DOOR FRAME WOULD COLLAPSE. VEHICLE DOES NOT COMPLYWITH FMVSS 210.

Remedy:
REPLACE THE PASSIVE RESTRAINT INTERLOCK STRIKER STUDS ON FRONT DOORS.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
41718

Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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