1991 Pontiac Firebird recalls

Equipment

• Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

Summary

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.

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.

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Fuel system, gasoline

• Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

Summary

Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from October 18, 2005, through March 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on "document search" and then "bus applications"). The connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. As a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.

Consequence

This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Remedy

Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).

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Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap

Summary

The fuel filler neck solder joint can develop cracks or pin hole leaks, which does not comply with FMVSS no. 301, "fuel system integrity." the cracks and holes can allow fuel vapor and fuel leakage.

Consequence

Consequence of non-compliance: gasoline vapors and fuel leaks can result in a fire if exposed to a source of ignition.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the fuel tank assembly and replace those which exhibit the cracks or pin hole leaks.

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Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

Summary

The metal latchplates may not engage the buckle assemblies, causing a "no latch" condition. Movement of the seat occupant in this condition could cause latchplate release from the buckle.

Consequence

Unbelted or incorrectly belted seat occupants aresubjected to increased risk of injury in the event of sudden stop or accident.

Remedy

Replace the retractor assembly for the safety belt (front and rear in coupes and front only in convertibles).

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Visibility › Windshield

Summary

Poor bond adhesion between the windshield glass and the mounting, which could allow the windshield to separate from the vehicle during a collision. This fails to conform with FMVSS 212.

Consequence

If windshield separation occurs in a collision, anunbelted occupant could be ejected from the vehicle, and personal injury couldoccur.

Remedy

Remove all sealer from windshield and mounting; apply new bonding and sealant material, and reinstall windshield.

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