Pontiac Firebird 1977
Model Firebird made in 1977 by Pontiac got 4 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to engine and engine cooling. . The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There was one recall concerning equipment .
Model 1977
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||||
| 07E088000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 121680 | 11/08/2007 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/24/2007 | 10/30/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain 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 Summary | This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Honeywell 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V056000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1977 to 03/01/1977 | V (Vehicle) | 164 | 02/23/1979 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/26/1979 | 10/12/1979 | 571 | 110 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Labels fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, tire selection and rims. incorrect information was provided on tire labels. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Correct placards will be available for installation by owners or by dealers without charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: equipment; tire information labels.consequences of defect: reference to incorrect information can lead to under orover inflation followed by loss of vehicle control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| DP85025 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/14/1985 | 11/27/1985 | FUEL LEAKAGE AT FILLER NECK | ||
| Fuel leakage at filler neck | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 11/08/2010 | 60000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1977 pontiac fire bird. while driving 30 mph the engine caught on fire. he had to pull to the side of the road contact the fire department who came out and put the fire out. there was an incident report if needed no one was injured. the origin of the fire was unknown. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 60,000....mw | |||