Pontiac Sunbird recalls

There are 7 safety recalls on record for the Pontiac Sunbird, covering 527,059 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Pontiac Sunbird recalls by model year

1994 1 1993 2 1992 3 1991 2

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Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: armReported June 24, 1994 · 65 vehicles affected

What is wrong: These vehicles were built with overtorqued drive axle spindle nuts. This condition can cause excessive loads on the spindle nut and drive axle resulting in failure of the drive axle or the spindle nut. Failure of either of these components can result in separation of the steering knuckle tire-wheel assembly from the drive axle.
Risk: This can result in loss of vehicle control and a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left-hand and right-hand drive axles, bearing-hub assemblies, spindle nuts, and washers on all involved vehicles. Corrective action: dealers will replace left-hand and right-hand drive axles, bearing-hub assemblies, spindle nuts, and washers on all involved vehicles.

Recall number 94V115000 · Recall details

Vehicle speed controlReported November 22, 1993 · 108,898 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. During very cold weather, water thatn enters the accelerator control cable conduit freezes and causes the accelerator cable to develop a high effort or binding condition.
Risk: If this occurs, loss of normal throttle control can result, or the throttle will not return to idle when the accelerator pedal is released, causing possible loss of control and an accident.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the accelerator control assembly.

Recall number 93V190000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported July 21, 1993 · 2,848 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The brake hoses were manufactured incorrectly, and do not comply with fmvss 106, "brake hoses."
Risk: The improperly manufactured brake hoses can causereduced brake effectiveness and/or uneven braking, which could result in anaccident.
Remedy: Replace the right front brake hose assembly on ciera and century models, and both rear brake hoses on cavalier and sunbird models.

Recall number 93V121000 · Recall details

Vehicle speed controlReported April 3, 1992 · 22,452 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The accelerator cable may have been kinked during vehicle assembly. The kink in the cable can cause either a high effort accelerator cable, sticking accelerator cable, or a broken accelerator cable.
Risk: If the accelerator control cable sticks or breaks it canresult in loss of throttle control. If loss of throttle control occurs while thevehicle is in motion, a vehicle crash could occur without prior warning.
Remedy: Replace the accelerator control cable assembly.

Recall number 92V048000 · Recall details

Seat beltsReported January 10, 1992 · 347,866 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The front door shoulder belt guide loops may be cracked and are not in compliance with fmvss 208.
Risk: The seat occupant faces increased risk of injury in theevent of a sudden stop or accident.
Remedy: Install reinforcing plates on the cracked shoulder belt guides.

Recall number 92V003000 · Recall details

Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latchReported September 23, 1991 · 3,212 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The secondary hood latch spring is improperly installed or missing, leading to a condition where the secondary hood latch does not engage the secondary striker.
Risk: If the secondary hood latch is not engaged, and theprimary hood latch was also not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly. Ifthis occurs while the vehicle is in motion, the hood may contact the windshield,reducing the forward vision area of the driver and a vehicle crash could occur.
Remedy: Inspect hood latch assemblies and, where necessary, install a new secondary hood latch spring.

Recall number 91V166000 · Recall details

Structure: body: door: hinge and attachmentsReported September 23, 1991 · 41,718 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Front door interlock striker may fail, causing door frame collapse and insufficient strength for the shoulder belt anchorage.
Risk: The door frame would collapse. Vehicle does not complywith fmvss 210.
Remedy: Replace the passive restraint interlock striker studs on front doors.

Recall number 91V165000 · Recall details

Questions about the Pontiac Sunbird recalls

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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 Sunbird have?

7, covering steering, vehicle speed control and service brakes, hydraulic.

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