Vehicle recall 89V232000 · December 28, 1989
1984-1988 Pontiac Fiero
Due to an interaction of the engine compartment environment and maintenance or service related factors, there is a risk of engine compartment fires.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Due to an interaction of the engine compartment environment and maintenance or service related factors, there is a risk of engine compartment fires.
- Consequence
- An engine compartment fire can spread to the passengercompartment and injure occupants.
- Remedy
- Correct or install new engine components to prevent unreasonable fire risk.
- Notes
- System: engine.vehicle description: passenger cars with 4 cylinder engines.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 89V232000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 28, 1989
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- July 3, 1990
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 244,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
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