PONTIAC FIREBIRD PROBLEMS | SAFETY RECALLS & DEFECTS

PONTIAC FIREBIRD PROBLEMS | SAFETY RECALLS & DEFECTS

Access the National Highway Traffic Safety database of PONTIAC FIREBIRD recalls and defective parts found on PONTIAC FIREBIRD automobiles. The National Highway Traffic Safety administration is authorized to order the PONTIAC FIREBIRD manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles or parts of motor vehicle equipment when its investigation indicates that they contain serious safety defects in their design, structure, body, or performance.

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Most Recent Recalls For PONTIAC FIREBIRD

Vehicle	Component	Manufacterer
2002 PONTIAC FIREBIRD STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Recall
2002 PONTIAC FIREBIRD	STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Units affected: 897	GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Report Date: 2001-12-12
Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION," AND NO. 214, "SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE WELDS NEAR THE LOWER DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HINGE THAT DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.
1999 PONTIAC FIREBIRD POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Recall
1999 PONTIAC FIREBIRD	POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Units affected: 69	GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Report Date: 1999-08-27
Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT RETAINING RING.
1997 PONTIAC FIREBIRD SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Recall
1997 PONTIAC FIREBIRD	SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Units affected: 1573	GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Report Date: 1996-11-04
Summary: THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH SEAT BELT RETRACTORS OUT OF DESIGN POSITION WHICH CAN CAUSE THE RETRACTOR TO LOCK-UP ON SLOPES LESS SEVERE THAN THE FMVSS REQUIREMENT. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
1995 PONTIAC FIREBIRD STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) Recall
1995 PONTIAC FIREBIRD	STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) Units affected: 362	GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Report Date: 1995-03-22
Summary: THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COULD HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED CAUSING THE SHAFT LOWER COUPLING TO LOOSEN AND ROTATE ON THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT.
1991-1992 PONTIAC FIREBIRD FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP Recall
1991-1992 PONTIAC FIREBIRD	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP Units affected: 232988	GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Report Date: 1994-04-25
Summary: THE FUEL FILLER NECK SOLDER JOINT CAN DEVELOP CRACKS OR PIN HOLE LEAKS, WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THE CRACKS AND HOLES CAN ALLOW FUEL VAPOR AND FUEL LEAKAGE.
1994 PONTIAC FIREBIRD FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Recall
1994 PONTIAC FIREBIRD	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Units affected: 6807	GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Report Date: 1993-12-01
Summary: THE FUEL LINES ON THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MISROUTED AND MAY CONTACT THE "AIR" CHECK VALVE. THE HIGH TEMPERATURES FROM THE "AIR" CHECK VALVE COULD ALLOW IT TO MELT THROUGH AND DAMAGE A FUEL LINE.
1992 PONTIAC FIREBIRD POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Recall
1992 PONTIAC FIREBIRD	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Units affected: 43413	GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Report Date: 1992-10-23
Summary: THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL CABLE CAN SEPARATE.
1991 PONTIAC FIREBIRD SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Recall
1991 PONTIAC FIREBIRD	SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Units affected: 40696	GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Report Date: 1991-04-22
Summary: THE METAL LATCHPLATES MAY NOT ENGAGE THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES, CAUSING A "NO LATCH" CONDITION. MOVEMENT OF THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE LATCHPLATE RELEASE FROM THE BUCKLE.
1982-1986 PONTIAC FIREBIRD PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL Recall
1982-1986 PONTIAC FIREBIRD	PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL Units affected: 179036	GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Report Date: 1991-04-11
Summary: PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTER FAILS TO OPERATE AND DO NOT WORK AFTER BRAKE PAD WEAR.
1991 PONTIAC FIREBIRD VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Recall
1991 PONTIAC FIREBIRD	VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Units affected: 21	GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Report Date: 1991-02-19
Summary: POOR BOND ADHESION BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD GLASS AND THE MOUNTING, WHICH COULD ALLOW THE WINDSHIELD TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE DURING A COLLISION. THIS FAILS TO CONFORM WITH FMVSS 212.