Vehicle recall 76V070000 · May 11, 1976

1976 Pontiac Firebird

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Notes: Pontiac campaign no 76C-16.EQUIPPED with 400 and 455 c.i.d.engines.possibility that the fuel vapor return pipe is positioned so that the hose istoo short and will break or pull loose during the 30 MPH barrier portion of thefederal motor vehicle safety standard NO.301 test procedure, with resultantfuel spillage.this could increase the possibility of a fire resulting fromfuel spillage after a vehicle crash.(correct by replacing hose with longerhose where necessary).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 76V070000
Reported to NHTSA: May 11, 1976
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: May 13, 1976
Vehicles potentially affected: 366
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 76V070000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Pontiac Firebird (1976): 1976

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