Pontiac Firebird 1983
Model Firebird made in 1983 by Pontiac got 6 consumer complains there are 5 investigations as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to other, parking brake and seat belts. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic and structure. There were some recalls concerningequipment, parking brake and seat belts.
Model 1983
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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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. | |||||||||||||||
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 - WEBBING | ||||||||||||||||
85V169000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 10/01/1982 to 03/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 738485 | 04/18/1986 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/20/1985 | 01/10/1986 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Dislocation of a spring cover will not allow the shoulder belt to retract after being extended. consequence of defect: although inertial feature that locks the lap belt and shoulder belt in the event of an accident are not affected, if slack is more than recommended in owners manual, injuries to upper body and head would be increased in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Install retaining springs on spring cover of front shoulder belt retractor and, when required, retractors will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: shoulder seat belt retractor. vehicle description: passenger cars. |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
PE85016 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/03/1984 | 03/22/1985 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 85V034000 | |
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
C90001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/21/1990 | 07/31/1991 | REAR DISC BRAKES | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
EA86019 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/17/1986 | 07/22/1988 | REAR BRAKE FAILURE | ||
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 |
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OTHER | |||
02/15/2002 | 1 | 02/01/2002 | |
Please send me information on recalls that would cause accidents. no safety defect listed. *ak | |||
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL | |||
06/01/1995 | 70000 | 2 | |
Dt: the contact stated the driver's side seat belt does not retract after being extended and the parking brake does not hold the vehicle. there is a nhtsa recall, # 85v169000, 91v055000 regarding the seat belt webbing and parking brake. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recalls; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. the vehicle was taken to the local dealership for inspection and repair. | |||
01/26/2006 | 100000 | 2 | |
Dt*: the contact stated the driver's side seat belt does not retract after being extended and the parking brake does not hold the vehicle. there is a nhtsa recall, # 85v169000, 91v055000 regarding the seat belt webbing and parking brake. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recalls; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. the vehicle was taken to the local dealership for inspection and repair. | |||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||
07/02/2007 | 1 | ||
The front seat belts in my firebird have failed and the manufacturer no longer has parts available. they were subject to a recall, 85v169000, in 1985. *ak | |||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
06/01/1995 | 70000 | 2 | |
Dt: the contact stated the driver's side seat belt does not retract after being extended and the parking brake does not hold the vehicle. there is a nhtsa recall, # 85v169000, 91v055000 regarding the seat belt webbing and parking brake. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recalls; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. the vehicle was taken to the local dealership for inspection and repair. | |||
01/26/2006 | 100000 | 2 | |
Dt*: the contact stated the driver's side seat belt does not retract after being extended and the parking brake does not hold the vehicle. there is a nhtsa recall, # 85v169000, 91v055000 regarding the seat belt webbing and parking brake. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recalls; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. the vehicle was taken to the local dealership for inspection and repair. |