Pontiac Firebird 1982
Model Firebird made in 1982 by Pontiac got 5 consumer complains there are 4 investigations as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, power train and seat belts. The car had some investigations: service brakes, hydraulic, structure. There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, gasoline and parking brake.
Model 1982
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. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 82V076000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 07/01/1981 to 07/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 24455 | 07/22/1982 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/29/1982 | 08/06/1982 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Fuel tank ventilator valve in the fuel system may produce a loud and persistent whistle during venting of the tank. if the fuel filler cap is removed while this condition exists and the tank is more than 3/4 full, gasoline may be forced out of the filler neck onto bystanders. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Consequence of defect: fire and personal injury could result if introduced to an ignition source. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel tank ventilator and pressure control valves without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with fuel injection engines.ystem: fuel; fuel tank ventilator valve.: fire and personal injury could result in the presenceof an ignition source. | |||||||||||||||
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V055000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1981 to 07/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 179036 | 07/01/1991 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/11/1991 | 04/11/1991 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Parking brake adjuster fails to operate and do not work after brake pad wear. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Parking brakes will not completely hold a parked vehiclewhen parked on a slope, causing unintended vehicle rollaway which could resultin a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace nonfunctioning parking brake adjusters. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: parking brake.vehicle description: passenger cars; firebirds and camaros with manualtransmissions and rear disk brakes and fieros with manual transmissions. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 82V089000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 10/01/1981 to 06/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 172863 | 09/22/1982 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/21/1982 | 09/24/1982 | 571 | 210 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, seat belt assembly anchorages. the non-compliance exists because the rear seat belt anchorages may pull through the underbody of the vehicle if enough force is applied. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Consequence of defect: in the event of an accident, personal injury or death may result from a failure of belt to adequately restrain occupants. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Upon inspection, dealer will install a rear seat belt anchorage reinforcement kit to ensure proper anchoring of seat belts without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: interior; seat belt assembly. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| EA86019 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/17/1986 | 07/22/1988 | REAR BRAKE FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| C90001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/21/1990 | 07/31/1991 | REAR DISC BRAKES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA88036 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/22/1988 | 08/30/1991 | REAR DISC BRAKES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| STRUCTURE | ||||||
| PE88070 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/28/1988 | 09/22/1988 | FRAME CRACKING | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 07/01/1987 | 1 | 02/01/1984 | |
| Engine failed due to faulty pistons. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 03/17/1998 | 1 | ||
| Engine fire. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 04/01/1992 | 1 | 02/01/1984 | |
| Transmission failed. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 03/12/1986 | 1 | 01/27/1986 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1982 pontiac fire bird. while driving 30 mph, the contact stated that there was a head on crash with another vehicle and her seat belts were inoperable. as of january 3, 2008, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. the front seat passenger sustained a slip disk in the lower back and neck injuries. the driver sustained a broken nose, an internal cranial brain injury; the medial nerves in her right arm were damaged. the vehicle was destroyed. there is a recall for the seat belts: front: anchorage (nhtsa campaign id number 82v089000). a police report was filed. the vin, engine size, mileages, and number of cylinders were unavailable. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK | FAIRBANKS | GMC |