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


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.
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL
91V055000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 03/01/1981 to 07/01/1986V (Vehicle)17903607/01/1991ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/11/199104/11/1991
Defect SummaryParking brake adjuster fails to operate and do not work after brake pad wear.
Consequence SummaryParking brakes will not completely hold a parked vehiclewhen parked on a slope, causing unintended vehicle rollaway which could resultin a vehicle accident.
Corrective SummaryReplace nonfunctioning parking brake adjusters.
NotesSystem: parking brake.vehicle description: passenger cars; firebirds and camaros with manualtransmissions and rear disk brakes and fieros with manual transmissions.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING
85V169000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 10/01/1982 to 03/01/1985V (Vehicle)73848504/18/1986ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/20/198501/10/1986
Defect SummaryDislocation 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 SummaryInstall retaining springs on spring cover of front shoulder belt retractor and, when required, retractors will be replaced.
NotesSystem: shoulder seat belt retractor. vehicle description: passenger cars.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PE85016GENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/03/198403/22/1985ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES85V034000
 There is no summary currently available
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
C90001GENERAL MOTORS CORP.02/21/199007/31/1991REAR DISC BRAKES
 There is no summary currently available
EA86019GENERAL MOTORS CORP.06/17/198607/22/1988REAR BRAKE FAILURE
 There is no summary currently available
EA88036GENERAL MOTORS CORP.07/22/198808/30/1991REAR DISC BRAKES
 There is no summary currently available
STRUCTURE
PE88070GENERAL MOTORS CORP.06/28/198809/22/1988FRAME CRACKING
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
OTHER
02/15/2002102/01/2002
 Please send me information on recalls that would cause accidents. no safety defect listed. *ak
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL
06/01/1995700002
 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.
01/26/20061000002
 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
07/02/20071
 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
06/01/1995700002
 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.
01/26/20061000002
 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.