PONTIAC SUNBIRD PROBLEMS | SAFETY RECALLS & DEFECTS

PONTIAC SUNBIRD PROBLEMS | SAFETY RECALLS & DEFECTS

Access the National Highway Traffic Safety database of PONTIAC SUNBIRD recalls and defective parts found on PONTIAC SUNBIRD automobiles. The National Highway Traffic Safety administration is authorized to order the PONTIAC SUNBIRD 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 SUNBIRD

Vehicle	Component	Manufacterer
1994 PONTIAC SUNBIRD STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM Recall
1994 PONTIAC SUNBIRD	STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM Units affected: 65	GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Report Date: 1994-06-24
Summary: THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH OVERTORQUED DRIVE AXLE SPINDLE NUTS. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE LOADS ON THE SPINDLE NUT AND DRIVE AXLE RESULTING IN FAILURE OF THE DRIVE AXLE OR THE SPINDLE NUT. FAILURE OF EITHER OF THESE COMPONENTS CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE STEERING KNUCKLE TIRE-WHEEL ASSEMBLY FROM THE DRIVE AXLE.
1992-1993 PONTIAC SUNBIRD VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Recall
1992-1993 PONTIAC SUNBIRD	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Units affected: 108898	GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Report Date: 1993-11-22
Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING VERY COLD WEATHER, WATER THATN ENTERS THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE CONDUIT FREEZES AND CAUSES THE ACCELERATOR CABLE TO DEVELOP A HIGH EFFORT OR BINDING CONDITION.
1993 PONTIAC SUNBIRD SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Recall
1993 PONTIAC SUNBIRD	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Units affected: 2848	GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Report Date: 1993-07-21
Summary: THE BRAKE HOSES WERE MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY, AND DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 106, "BRAKE HOSES."
1992 PONTIAC SUNBIRD VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Recall
1992 PONTIAC SUNBIRD	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Units affected: 22452	GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Report Date: 1992-04-03
Summary: THE ACCELERATOR CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN KINKED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. THE KINK IN THE CABLE CAN CAUSE EITHER A HIGH EFFORT ACCELERATOR CABLE, STICKING ACCELERATOR CABLE, OR A BROKEN ACCELERATOR CABLE.
1991 PONTIAC SUNBIRD SEAT BELTS Recall
1991 PONTIAC SUNBIRD	SEAT BELTS Units affected: 347866	GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Report Date: 1992-01-10
Summary: THE FRONT DOOR SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOPS MAY BE CRACKED AND ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 208.
1991 PONTIAC SUNBIRD STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Recall
1991 PONTIAC SUNBIRD	STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Units affected: 41718	GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Report Date: 1991-09-23
Summary: FRONT DOOR INTERLOCK STRIKER MAY FAIL, CAUSING DOOR FRAME COLLAPSE AND INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH FOR THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE.
1992 PONTIAC SUNBIRD LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH Recall
1992 PONTIAC SUNBIRD	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH Units affected: 3212	GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Report Date: 1991-09-23
Summary: THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH SPRING IS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR MISSING, LEADING TO A CONDITION WHERE THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH DOES NOT ENGAGE THE SECONDARY STRIKER.
1989 PONTIAC SUNBIRD FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Recall
1989 PONTIAC SUNBIRD	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Units affected: 13095	GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Report Date: 1988-12-06
Summary: A FUEL TANK LEAK COULD OCCUR DUE TO SMALL CREASES ON THE TANK UNDERSIDE CRACKING DURING PRESSURE CYCLING WHICH OCCURS DURING NORMAL OPERATION.
1988 PONTIAC SUNBIRD VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Recall
1988 PONTIAC SUNBIRD	VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Units affected: 33	GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Report Date: 1988-07-25
Summary: THERE MAY BE POOR BOND ADHESION BETWEEN WINDSHIELD GLASS AND MOUNTING.
1988 PONTIAC SUNBIRD ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK Recall
1988 PONTIAC SUNBIRD	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK Units affected: 14840	GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Report Date: 1988-06-14
Summary: REAR LAMP WIRING HARNESS MAY CONTAIN OPEN OR INTERMITTENT CIRCUITS AFFECTING BACK UP LAMP OR LICENSE PLATE LAMP OPERATION.