'86 Pontiac Fiero Recalls
| Recall Date: |
APR 23, 1990 |
| Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE |
| Model Affected: |
FIERO |
| Potential Units Affected: |
102162
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
APR 23, 1990
Model Affected:
1986 PONTIAC FIERO
Summary:
PCV GROMMET OIL LEAKS, TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LEAKS, PISTON CONNECTING ROD FAILURES BREAKING THROUGH ENGINE WALL CAUSING OIL SPILLAGE, FUEL RAIL LEAKS, COOLANT LEAKS, ROCKER COVER OIL LEAKS, AND MAINTENANCE OR SERVICE RELATED FACTORS, COULD CAUSE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES.
Consequence:
AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE CAN SPREAD TO THE PASSENGERCOMPARTMENT AND INJURE OCCUPANTS.
Remedy:
CORRECT OR INSTALL NEW COMPONENTS TO PREVENT UNREASONABLE FIRE RISK.
Potential Units Affected:
102162
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
| Recall Date: |
DEC 28, 1989 |
| Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE |
| Model Affected: |
FIERO |
| Potential Units Affected: |
244000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
DEC 28, 1989
Model Affected:
1986 PONTIAC FIERO
Summary:
DUE TO AN INTERACTION OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ENVIRONMENT AND MAINTENANCE OR SERVICE RELATED FACTORS, THERE IS A RISK OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES.
Consequence:
AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE CAN SPREAD TO THE PASSENGERCOMPARTMENT AND INJURE OCCUPANTS.
Remedy:
CORRECT OR INSTALL NEW ENGINE COMPONENTS TO PREVENT UNREASONABLE FIRE RISK.
Potential Units Affected:
244000
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
| Recall Date: |
MAY 19, 2006 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Model Affected: |
FIERO |
| Potential Units Affected: |
88303
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 19, 2006
Model Affected:
1986 PONTIAC FIERO
Summary:
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy:
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
Potential Units Affected:
88303
Notes:
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
| Recall Date: |
APR 11, 1991 |
| Component: |
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL |
| Model Affected: |
FIERO |
| Potential Units Affected: |
179036
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
APR 11, 1991
Model Affected:
1986 PONTIAC FIERO
Summary:
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.
Potential Units Affected:
179036
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.