1982 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
4 recalls, 5 complaints
07E088000 Oct 24, 2007
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
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 AN... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
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.
91V055000 Apr 11, 1991
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Defect Description
PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTER FAILS TO OPERATE AND DO NOT WORK AFTER BRAKE PAD WEAR.
Consequence
PARKING BRAKES WILL NOT COMPLETELY HOLD A PARKED VEHICLEWHEN PARKED ON A SLOPE, CAUSING UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY WHICH COULD RESULTIN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE NONFUNCTIONING PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTERS.
82V089000 Sep 21, 1982
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
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
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT FROM A FAILURE OF BELT TO ADEQUATELY RESTRAIN OCCUPANTS.
Remedy
UPON INSPECTION, DEALER WILL INSTALL A REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE REINFORCEMENT KIT TO ENSURE PROPER ANCHORING OF SEAT BELTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
82V076000 Jul 29, 1982
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT IF INTRODUCED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENTILATOR AND PRESSURE CONTROL VALVES WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Complaint Statistics
5 total complaints
1 crashes 1 fires 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Jan 3, 2008
Incident date: Mar 12, 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 LOW... Read more
Crash
2 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 26, 1998
Incident date: Mar 17, 1998
ENGINE FIRE.
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
May 26, 1998
Incident date: Mar 17, 1998
ENGINE FIRE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 20, 1998
Incident date: Jul 1, 1987
ENGINE FAILED DUE TO FAULTY PISTONS.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 20, 1998
Incident date: Apr 1, 1992
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
NHTSA Safety Investigations, PONTIAC FIREBIRD
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE91131
Opened: Oct 1, 1991 , Closed: Jan 30, 1992
THROTTLE STICKING
There is no summary currently available
PONTIAC FIREBIRD - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the PONTIAC FIREBIRD across all model years (1967, 2002).
96
Total Recalls
804
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
86
Reported Crashes
53
Reported Fires
7
Reported Deaths
PONTIAC FIREBIRD - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 48 | View |
| 2001 | 0 | 36 | View |
| 2000 | 0 | 35 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 76 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 91 | View |
| 1997 | 3 | 59 | View |
| 1996 | 2 | 50 | View |
| 1995 | 3 | 112 | View |
| 1994 | 3 | 72 | View |
| 1993 | 3 | 18 | View |
| 1992 | 4 | 33 | View |
| 1991 | 5 | 29 | View |
| 1990 | 4 | 10 | View |
| 1989 | 4 | 23 | View |
| 1988 | 4 | 10 | View |
| 1987 | 3 | 11 | View |
| 1986 | 4 | 27 | View |
| 1985 | 6 | 22 | View |
| 1984 | 8 | 20 | View |
| 1983 | 3 | 6 | View |
| 1982 (current) | 4 | 5 | |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1980 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 1979 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 1978 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 1977 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1976 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1969 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 | View |