Recalls for your 1983 Pontiac Firebird

Recalls for 1983 Pontiac Firebird

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DEFECT #1 - PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL


Posted on: 1991-04-11
Description
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.

Corrective Action
Replace nonfunctioning parking brake adjusters.

Notes
System: parking brake.vehicle description: passenger cars; firebirds and camaros with manualtransmissions and rear disk brakes and fieros with manual transmissions.

DEFECT #2 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING


Posted on: 1986-01-10
Description
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 affected, if slack is more than recommended in owners manual, injuries to upper body and head would be increased in an accident.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Install retaining springs on spring cover of front shoulder belt retractor and, when required, retractors will be replaced.

Notes
System: shoulder seat belt retractor.  Vehicle description: passenger cars.

DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT


Posted on: 2007-10-30
Description
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 hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall.  The gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures.

Consequence
This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.