Recall 91V055000 — PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL Defect in 1982-1986 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
RECALL This recall affects up to 179,036 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 91V055000 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 179,036 |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTER FAILS TO OPERATE AND DO NOT WORK AFTER BRAKE PAD WEAR.
Safety Consequence
PARKING BRAKES WILL NOT COMPLETELY HOLD A PARKED VEHICLEWHEN PARKED ON A SLOPE, CAUSING UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY WHICH COULD RESULTIN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE NONFUNCTIONING PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTERS.
Related Recalls for PONTIAC
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V039000 | 2003 PONTIAC VIBE | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 554 | |
| 19V627000 | 2005 PONTIAC VIBE | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 229,460 | |
| 18V883000 | 2003 PONTIAC VIBE | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 168,993 | |
| 17V061000 | 2006 PONTIAC SOLSTICE | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION | 91,007 | |
| 18V024000 | 2009 PONTIAC VIBE | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 628,018 | |
| 18V025000 | 2010 PONTIAC VIBE | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 116,126 | |
| 17V006000 | 2009 PONTIAC VIBE | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 577,875 | |
| 16V340000 | 2009 PONTIAC VIBE | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 1,754,517 | |
| 15V399000 | 2009 PONTIAC G8 | SEAT BELTS | 47,042 | |
| 15V519000 | 2007 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 429,170 |