NHTSA Recall 87V181000

NHTSA Campaign Id 87V181000; Date: Dec. 1, 1987

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

Recalled Vehicles:

1984 Pontiac Fiero

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine

Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.

Affected Units:: 125,440

Recall Summary:

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.

How to Fix:

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

Recall Notes:

System: enginevehicle description: passenger cars

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 22, 1987

Also see:

All recalls of Pontiac vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.