Pontiac Firebird 1976

Model Firebird made in 1976 by Pontiac got 1 consumer complain there is 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to exterior lighting. . The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, gasoline and steering.

Model 1976

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT
07E088000HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. E (Equipment)12168011/08/2007MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/24/200710/30/2007
Defect SummaryCertain honeywell fram racing brand hp4 and hp8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. the gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures.
Consequence SummaryThis condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Corrective SummaryHoneywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
NotesCustomers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
76V070000GENERAL MOTORS CORP. V (Vehicle)36605/13/1976MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/11/197610/12/1979571301
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Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
NotesPontiac campaign no 76c-16.equipped with 400 and 455 c.i.d.engines.possibility that the fuel vapor return pipe is positioned so that the hose istoo short and will break or pull loose during the 30 mph barrier portion of thefederal motor vehicle safety standard no.301 test procedure, with resultantfuel spillage.this could increase the possibility of a fire resulting fromfuel spillage after a vehicle crash.(correct by replacing hose with longerhose where necessary).
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
76V132000GENERAL MOTORS CORP. V (Vehicle)5556408/30/1976MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.09/07/197610/12/1979
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NotesGeneral motor campaign no 77-c-1.possibility that the steering intermediateshaft may have been assembled with coupling retainer locking tabs not bent overproperly or one or more of the lower flexible coupling rivets improperlypeened.if either of these conditions exists, the intermediate shaft assemblycould separate causing loss of steering control, and vehicle crash may occurwithout prior warning.(correct by inspecting, and replacing shaft wherenecessary).passenger vehicle.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
DP85025GENERAL MOTORS CORP.06/14/198511/27/1985FUEL LEAKAGE AT FILLER NECK
 Fuel leakage at filler neck

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL
06/01/1999111/01/1997
 Turn signal lever stressed at base near steering column and finally broke. it is now hanging by cruise control cable (cruise control button at end of turn signal lever) oem replacement will cost $70. *ak