Vehicle Recall Archive for 1982 PONTIAC

Record ID 12671
Campaign Number 82V076000
Make of Vehicle PONTIAC
Model of Vehicle FIREBIRD
Year 1982
Make Campaign Number
Component Description 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.
Effect of Defect CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT IF INTRODUCED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE.
Fix Defect DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENTILATOR AND PRESSURE CONTROL VALVES WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Manufacturers GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Start of Manufacture 19810701
End of Manufacture 19820701
Type of Recall VEHICLE
Number Affected 24455
Date Owners Notified 19820722
Initiated By ODI
Responsible Maufacturer
Date Report Received 19820729
Part Number
Federal MV Safety Standard


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