1983 Pontiac Firebird
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1983 Pontiac Firebird. Newest first.
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 and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Parking brake adjuster fails to operate and do not work after brake pad wear.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Dislocation of a spring cover will not allow the shoulder belt to retract after being extended. consequence of defect: although inertial feature that locks the lap belt and shoulder belt in the event of an accident are not…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Install retaining springs on spring cover of front shoulder belt retractor and, when required, retractors will be replaced.
Owner complaints
4 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Seat belts › Front
The front seat belts in my firebird have failed and the manufacturer no longer has parts available. They were subject to a recall, 85v169000, in 1985. *Ak
- Parking brake › Conventional · Seat belts › Front › Webbing
Dt: the contact stated the driver's side seat belt does not retract after being extended and the parking brake does not hold the vehicle. There IS a nhtsa recall, # 85v169000, 91v055000 regarding the seat belt webbing and parking brake. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recalls…
Dt: the contact stated the driver's side seat belt does not retract after being extended and the parking brake does not hold the vehicle. There IS a nhtsa recall, # 85v169000, 91v055000 regarding the seat belt webbing and parking brake. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recalls; however it IS not included in the recall due to the vin. the vehicle was taken to the local dealership for inspection and repair.
- Parking brake › Conventional · Seat belts › Front › Webbing
Dt*: the contact stated the driver's side seat belt does not retract after being extended and the parking brake does not hold the vehicle. There IS a nhtsa recall, # 85v169000, 91v055000 regarding the seat belt webbing and parking brake. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the…
Dt*: the contact stated the driver's side seat belt does not retract after being extended and the parking brake does not hold the vehicle. There IS a nhtsa recall, # 85v169000, 91v055000 regarding the seat belt webbing and parking brake. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recalls; however it IS not included in the recall due to the vin. the vehicle was taken to the local dealership for inspection and repair.
- Unknown or other
Please send me information on recalls that would cause accidents. No safety defect listed. *Ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Rear disc brakes
There is no summary currently available
- Rear disc brakes
Summary: corrosion in the rear brake caliper prevents automatic adjustment for pad wear. This may eventually cause loss of rear service brake and parking brake. Gm has added corrosion protection and changed spring rate to correct problem. Same basic design used on all models identified.
- Frame cracking
Summary: gm's may '88 tsb concerns repair procedures for frame rail cracking on 82-85 camaros. Odi data base contains three reports of frame rail cracking on camaros and firebirds.
- Rear brake failure
Summary: the rear disc brake adjust mechanism fails to function after corrosion occurs. Gm has redesigned caliper assm. Same design and problem on gm's e, f, and p cars. Investigation has been combined into one with all gm cars using same rear disc brake design.===
- Engine compartment fires
There is no summary currently available
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