Pontiac Firebird 1968
Model Firebird made in 1968 by Pontiac got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningsteering, vehicle speed control.
Model 1968
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 69V046000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 12164 | 04/07/1969 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/14/1969 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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| Notes | Possibility that if driver puts full weight on steering wheel when getting inand out of vehicle it could, over a period of time, break away one or more ofthe three steering wheel spokes from the hub.if these spokes break and pullloose from retaining interlock ring it would result in loss of steeringcontrol.(correct by replacing steering wheel with an improved model.) | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 68V085000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 310290 | 09/09/1968 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/17/1968 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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| Notes | Possibility that carburetor throttle lever may interfere with throttle retaining clip.if this occurs, can cause throttle lever to be held partially open,preventing its return to idle position. possible this will make vehicle difficult to stop.(correct where necessary with improved type throttle rodclip.) | |||||||||||||||