Pontiac Firebird 1979

Model Firebird made in 1979 by Pontiac got 2 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline, visibility. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningequipment, exterior lighting and steering.

Firebird year 1979

Recalls
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Model 1979

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
EQUIPMENT
07E088000	HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.		E (Equipment)	121680	11/08/2007	MFR	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	10/24/2007	10/30/2007
Defect 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 Summary	This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Corrective Summary	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.
Notes	Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH
79V142000	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	from 12/01/1978 to 01/01/1979	V (Vehicle)	15328		MFR	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	06/06/1979	10/12/1979
Defect Summary	On the involved vehicles the brake stoplight and cruise control switch which is operated by the brake pedal may have been assembled with an incorrect lubricant on the actuating plunger. this can cause the rear brake stoplights to become inoperative and the cruise control, if activated, to stay electrically engaged.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake stoplight and cruise control switch at no cost to owner.
Notes	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: lighting and communications; switch button ring, brake lights.consequences of defect: with inoperative brake lights, a vehicle approachingfrom the rear would not be aware that brakes were being applied. also, if thecruise control fails to automatically disengage through brake pedal operation,vehicle may accelerate when the brake pedal is released. either condition couldresult in loss of vehicle control and an accident.note: owner is advised not to engage the cruise control until it has beeninspected by dealer.
STEERING - LINKAGES - KNUCKLE - SPINDLE - ARM
80V108000	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	from 08/01/1979 to 02/01/1980	V (Vehicle)	85325	08/25/1980	MFR	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	08/19/1980	08/26/1980
Defect Summary	On certain vehicles, the lower control arm ball joint to steering knuckle attaching nut may not have been torqued to specifications. this condition could cause the nut to back off, resulting in joint separation.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	The dealer will perform a torque check of the attaching nut, and, if necessary, tighten it. in some cases an inadequate torque level may have caused ball stud or steering knuckle damage; if so, the affected components will be replaced at no charge to owner.
Notes	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: steering; lower control arm ball joint to steering knuckle attachmentnut.consequences of defect: if joint separation were to occur druing vehicleoperation, it could affect directional control, which could result in a vehicleaccident without prior warning.

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
DP85025	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	06/14/1985	11/27/1985	FUEL LEAKAGE AT FILLER NECK
	Fuel leakage at filler neck

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP
		1	01/25/1999
	The fuel tank filler neck sealant failed. *yc
VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
08/01/1999		1	07/01/1999
	Power window switch in center console stopped working. new oem switch costs $60..