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1988 Pontiac Fiero

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

an engine compartment fire can spread to the passengercompartment and injure occupants.

Recall Notes

correct or install new components to prevent unreasonable fire risk.

1988 Pontiac Fiero

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

due to an interaction of the engine compartment environment and maintenance or service related factors, there is a risk of engine compartment fires.

Corrective Action

an engine compartment fire can spread to the passengercompartment and injure occupants.

Recall Notes

correct or install new engine components to prevent unreasonable fire risk.

1988 Pontiac Fiero

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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).

1987 Pontiac Fiero

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

an engine compartment fire can spread to the passengercompartment and injure occupants.

Recall Notes

correct or install new components to prevent unreasonable fire risk.

1987 Pontiac Fiero

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

due to an interaction of the engine compartment environment and maintenance or service related factors, there is a risk of engine compartment fires.

Corrective Action

an engine compartment fire can spread to the passengercompartment and injure occupants.

Recall Notes

correct or install new engine components to prevent unreasonable fire risk.

1987 Pontiac Fiero

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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).

1986 Pontiac Fiero

Component

Parking Brake:Conventional

Consequence of Defect

parking brake adjuster fails to operate and do not work after brake pad wear.

Corrective Action

parking brakes will not completely hold a parked vehiclewhen parked on a slope, causing unintended vehicle rollaway which could resultin a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

replace nonfunctioning parking brake adjusters.

1986 Pontiac Fiero

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

an engine compartment fire can spread to the passengercompartment and injure occupants.

Recall Notes

correct or install new components to prevent unreasonable fire risk.

1986 Pontiac Fiero

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

due to an interaction of the engine compartment environment and maintenance or service related factors, there is a risk of engine compartment fires.

Corrective Action

an engine compartment fire can spread to the passengercompartment and injure occupants.

Recall Notes

correct or install new engine components to prevent unreasonable fire risk.

1986 Pontiac Fiero

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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).

1985 Pontiac Fiero

Component

Parking Brake:Conventional

Consequence of Defect

parking brake adjuster fails to operate and do not work after brake pad wear.

Corrective Action

parking brakes will not completely hold a parked vehiclewhen parked on a slope, causing unintended vehicle rollaway which could resultin a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

replace nonfunctioning parking brake adjusters.

1985 Pontiac Fiero

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

an engine compartment fire can spread to the passengercompartment and injure occupants.

Recall Notes

correct or install new components to prevent unreasonable fire risk.

1985 Pontiac Fiero

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

due to an interaction of the engine compartment environment and maintenance or service related factors, there is a risk of engine compartment fires.

Corrective Action

an engine compartment fire can spread to the passengercompartment and injure occupants.

Recall Notes

correct or install new engine components to prevent unreasonable fire risk.

1985 Pontiac Fiero

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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).

1984 Pontiac Fiero

Component

Parking Brake:Conventional

Consequence of Defect

parking brake adjuster fails to operate and do not work after brake pad wear.

Corrective Action

parking brakes will not completely hold a parked vehiclewhen parked on a slope, causing unintended vehicle rollaway which could resultin a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

replace nonfunctioning parking brake adjusters.

1984 Pontiac Fiero

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

due to an interaction of the engine compartment environment and maintenance or service related factors, there is a risk of engine compartment fires.

Corrective Action

an engine compartment fire can spread to the passengercompartment and injure occupants.

Recall Notes

correct or install new engine components to prevent unreasonable fire risk.

1984 Pontiac Fiero

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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).

1984 Pontiac Fiero

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Consequence of Defect

due to an interaction of the engine compartment environment and maintenance or service related factors, there is an unreasonable risk of connecting rod failure and engine compartment fires.

Corrective Action

an engine compartment fire can spread to the passengercompartment and injure occupants.

Recall Notes

correct or install new engine components to prevent unreasonable fire risk.