NHTSA recall 87V181000
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Pontiac Fiero
Reported Dec 1, 1987125,440 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built May 1, 1983 – Nov 1, 1984
The 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.
The risk
An engine compartment fire can spread to the passengercompartment and injure occupants.
The remedy
Correct or install new engine components to prevent unreasonable fire risk.