Pontiac Fiero recalls

4 official safety recalls for the Pontiac Fiero from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Parking brake adjuster may stop working

    Reported April 11, 1991Model years 1984–1986NHTSA campaign 91V055000179,036 vehicles affected

    The parking brake adjuster may stop working as the brake pads wear, so the brake may not hold the vehicle on a slope. The adjuster will be replaced.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
    Defect
    PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTER FAILS TO OPERATE AND DO NOT WORK AFTER BRAKE PAD WEAR.
    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.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; FIREBIRDS AND CAMAROS WITH MANUALTRANSMISSIONS AND REAR DISK BRAKES AND FIEROS WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS.

  2. Engine compartment leaks may cause a fire

    Reported April 23, 1990Model years 1985–1988NHTSA campaign 90V104000102,162 vehicles affected

    Oil, fuel, or coolant leaks, connecting rod failures, or maintenance and service related factors could cause an engine compartment fire that may spread to the passenger compartment and injure occupants. Correct or replace components to prevent an unreasonable fire risk.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
    Defect
    PCV GROMMET OIL LEAKS, TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LEAKS, PISTON CONNECTING ROD FAILURES BREAKING THROUGH ENGINE WALL CAUSING OIL SPILLAGE, FUEL RAIL LEAKS, COOLANT LEAKS, ROCKER COVER OIL LEAKS, AND MAINTENANCE OR SERVICE RELATED FACTORS, COULD CAUSE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES.
    Consequence
    AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE CAN SPREAD TO THE PASSENGERCOMPARTMENT AND INJURE OCCUPANTS.
    Remedy
    CORRECT OR INSTALL NEW COMPONENTS TO PREVENT UNREASONABLE FIRE RISK.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: ENGINE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIERO PASSENGER CARS WITH 2.8L 6 CYLINDER ENGINES.

  3. Engine compartment fire risk

    Reported December 28, 1989Model years 1984–1988NHTSA campaign 89V232000244,000 vehicles affected

    The interaction of conditions in the engine compartment with maintenance or service factors can create a fire risk. A fire could spread to the passenger compartment and injure occupants. Components will be corrected or replaced to reduce the fire risk.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
    Defect
    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.

  4. Connecting rod failure could lead to an engine compartment fire

    Reported December 1, 1987Model years 1984NHTSA campaign 87V181000125,440 vehicles affected

    Interactions between the engine compartment environment and maintenance or service factors create a risk of connecting rod failure and fire. A fire could spread to the passenger compartment and injure occupants. Engine components will be corrected or replaced to reduce the fire risk.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
    Defect
    DUE TO AN INTERACTION OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ENVIRONMENT AND MAINTENANCE OR SERVICE RELATED FACTORS, THERE IS AN UNREASONABLE RISK OF CONNECTING ROD FAILURE AND 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: ENGINEVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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