1997 Pontiac Firebird Recalls
Auto manufacturers have been issuing more and more recalls over the past
few years. The regularity of recall notices may be a sign that the 1997
Pontiac Firebird is or is not as reliable as similar vehicles.
Find out below how many recall notices have
been issued for the 1997 Pontiac Firebird and research any
that exist. Each official NHTSA 1997 Pontiac Firebird
recall report, includes details of the problematic component, units affected,
solutions and more.
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| MSRP Range: | $17,124 | Show Me Dealer Pricing |
| Fuel Economy: | 19 city / 30 hwy mpg |
| Transmissions: | 4 Speed Automatic; 5 Speed Manual |
| Drivetrains: | Rear Wheel Drive |
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1997 Firebird Recalls
JUL 17, 2006 | Recall ID#
57091
CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED... More Details
JUL 17, 2006 |
FIREBIRD
| Recall ID#
57091
| Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Recall Date: |
JUL 17, 2006 |
| Model Affected: |
FIREBIRD |
| Potential Units Affected: |
3593 |
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Summary:
CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED...
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Consequence:
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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Remedy:
AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.
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Notes:
AJ MOTORSPORT
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OCT 24, 2007 | Recall ID#
57090
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... More Details
OCT 24, 2007 |
FIREBIRD
| Recall ID#
57090
| Component: |
EQUIPMENT |
| Recall Date: |
OCT 24, 2007 |
| Model Affected: |
FIREBIRD |
| Potential Units Affected: |
121680 |
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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...
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
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Remedy:
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.
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Notes:
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
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NOV 04, 1996 | Recall ID#
19060
THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH SEAT BELT RETRACTORS OUT OF DESIGN POSITION WHICH CAN CAUSE THE RETRACTOR TO LOCK-UP ON SLOPES LESS SEVERE THAN... More Details
NOV 04, 1996 |
FIREBIRD
| Recall ID#
19060
| Component: |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR |
| Recall Date: |
NOV 04, 1996 |
| Model Affected: |
FIREBIRD |
| Potential Units Affected: |
1573 |
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Summary:
THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH SEAT BELT RETRACTORS OUT OF DESIGN POSITION WHICH CAN CAUSE THE RETRACTOR TO LOCK-UP ON SLOPES LESS SEVERE THAN...
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE COLLISION, UNBELTED OCCUPANTS ARE MORE AT RISK OF INJURY THAN THOSE USING SEAT BELTS.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT BELTS FOR PROPER FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR POSITION. RETRACTORS FOUND TO BE IMPROPERLY POSITIONED WILL BE REINSTALLED CORRECTLY.
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Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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