Vehicle recall 85V018000 · February 15, 1985
1984-1985 Pontiac Firebird
The hub area of the wheels may not be structurally sound and thus subject to fracture.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The hub area of the wheels may not be structurally sound and thus subject to fracture. Consequence of defect: the wheels could separate from the car causing a loss of control. This could result in an accident without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Install new front and rear tire/wheel assemblies.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with cast aluminum wheels system: wheels.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V018000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 15, 1985
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- February 25, 1985
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,687
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Wheels › Hub
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Pontiac Firebird (1984-1985): 1985, 1984
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