1987 PONTIAC SUNBIRD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
9
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1987 PONTIAC SUNBIRD
The 1987 PONTIAC SUNBIRD has received a total of 9 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood (2 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (2 complaints), and Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1987 PONTIAC SUNBIRD
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1987 PONTIAC SUNBIRD, potentially affecting up to 219,779 vehicles.
Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 88,303 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
View full details →Recall 87V184000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
| 131,476 vehicles affected
Defect: THE FUEL FEED AND/OR RETURN HOSE/PIPE ASSEMBLIES COULD CRACK OR SEPARATE, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK INTO THE UNDERHOOD AREA.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE, WITHOUT PRIORWARNING, AND CAUSE INJURY TO OCCUPANTS.
Remedy: REPLACE BOTH FUEL FEED AND RETURN HOSE/PIPE ASSEMBLIES.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1987 PONTIAC SUNBIRD
9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1987 PONTIAC SUNBIRD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System12v24v48v Battery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
NONE
CONSUMER DIDN'T ENTRY SUMMARY.
BATTERY REPLACED.
AIR CONDITIONER REPLACED.
View all Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1987 PONTIAC SUNBIRD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1987 PONTIAC SUNBIRD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1987 PONTIAC SUNBIRD
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1987 PONTIAC SUNBIRD
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1987 PONTIAC SUNBIRD.
Other Model Years of the PONTIAC SUNBIRD
- 1983 PONTIAC SUNBIRD — 0 complaints
- 1984 PONTIAC SUNBIRD — 8 complaints
- 1985 PONTIAC SUNBIRD — 4 complaints
- 1986 PONTIAC SUNBIRD — 6 complaints
- 1987 PONTIAC SUNBIRD (current)
- 1988 PONTIAC SUNBIRD — 4 complaints
- 1989 PONTIAC SUNBIRD — 16 complaints
- 1990 PONTIAC SUNBIRD — 15 complaints
- 1991 PONTIAC SUNBIRD — 30 complaints
- 1992 PONTIAC SUNBIRD — 42 complaints
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