Pontiac Firebird recalls
There are 11 safety recalls on record for the Pontiac Firebird, covering 1,837,123 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Pontiac Firebird recalls by model year
All recalls
Structure: frame and members
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection," and no. 214, "side impact protection." these vehicles may have welds near the lower driver's side door hinge that do not meet specifications.
- Risk
- In a crash, an occupant could receive severe injuries.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install structural rivets. Owner notification began december 26, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020 or pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737.
Recall number 01V381000 · Recall details
Power train: clutch assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch master cylinder may have been built with an incorrect retaining ring.
- Risk
- This may not allow the clutch system to disengage the clutch when the clutch pedal is depressed, resulting in unintentional vehicle movement, increased stopping distances, engine stalls, and difficulty in shifting.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the hydraulic clutch master cylinder with a new cylinder.
Recall number 99V239000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: retractor
- What is wrong
- These vehicles were manufactured with seat belt retractors out of design position which can cause the retractor to lock-up on slopes less severe than the fmvss requirement. This does not comply with fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
- Risk
- In the event of a vehicle collision, unbelted occupants are more at risk of injury than those using seat belts.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the seat belts for proper front seat belt retractor position. Retractors found to be improperly positioned will be reinstalled correctly.
Recall number 96V219000 · Recall details
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- What is wrong
- The steering intermediate shaft could have been improperly assembled causing the shaft lower coupling to loosen and rotate on the steering gear input shaft.
- Risk
- This condition can result in a loss of steering control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the intermediate steering shaft for the correct lower coupling and replace it as required.
Recall number 95V046000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
- What is wrong
- The fuel filler neck solder joint can develop cracks or pin hole leaks, which does not comply with fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." the cracks and holes can allow fuel vapor and fuel leakage.
- Risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: gasoline vapors and fuel leaks can result in a fire if exposed to a source of ignition.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the fuel tank assembly and replace those which exhibit the cracks or pin hole leaks.
Recall number 94V077000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- The fuel lines on these vehicles may have been misrouted and may contact the "air" check valve. The high temperatures from the "air" check valve could allow it to melt through and damage a fuel line.
- Risk
- A fuel line which has been damaged by the heat of the"air" check valve may leak fuel into the engine compartment where it couldresult in a fire if exposed to a source of ignition.
- Remedy
- Reroute any misrouted fuel lines to the proper position, and replace any fuel line bundle where the outer shell has been melted through.
Recall number 93V199000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- The automatic transmission shift control cable can separate.
- Risk
- Separation of the transmission shift cable can preventthe transmission from being shifted into the proper position. This condition cancause unexpected vehicle movement when the transimission indicator is in park orneutral position and the transmission is in a drive mode; this could result ina vehicle crash without prior warning.
- Remedy
- The dealer will replace the shift cable.
Recall number 92V154000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is wrong
- The metal latchplates may not engage the buckle assemblies, causing a "no latch" condition. Movement of the seat occupant in this condition could cause latchplate release from the buckle.
- Risk
- Unbelted or incorrectly belted seat occupants aresubjected to increased risk of injury in the event of sudden stop or accident.
- Remedy
- Replace the retractor assembly for the safety belt (front and rear in coupes and front only in convertibles).
Recall number 91V067000 · Recall details
Visibility: windshield
- What is wrong
- Poor bond adhesion between the windshield glass and the mounting, which could allow the windshield to separate from the vehicle during a collision. This fails to conform with fmvss 212.
- Risk
- If windshield separation occurs in a collision, anunbelted occupant could be ejected from the vehicle, and personal injury couldoccur.
- Remedy
- Remove all sealer from windshield and mounting; apply new bonding and sealant material, and reinstall windshield.
Recall number 91V031000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Fuel return hoses may break at either crimped coupling.
- Risk
- If this coupling separated, allowing gasoline to leak,and an ignition source was present, an engine compartment fire could occur.
- Remedy
- Install a properly crimped fuel return hose.
Recall number 90V114000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- Plastic components of seat belt buckle assemblies do not contain an ultra violet stabilizer, and exposure to direct sunlight and elevated interior temperatures could weaken the plastic components.
- Risk
- This could result in breakage of plastic components whichcould prevent buckle from latching and protecting occupant in a sudden stop oraccident.
- Remedy
- Replace or repair seat belt buckle.
Recall number 90V105000 · Recall details
Questions about the Pontiac Firebird recalls
How do I check if my Pontiac Firebird has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Pontiac Firebird have?
11, covering structure, power train and seat belts.
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