PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1982: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 82V076000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1982 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1982-07-22 | 1982-07-29 | 1982-08-06 |
Production Dates: 1981-07-01 - 1982-07-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 24455
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
FUEL TANK VENTILATOR VALVE IN THE FUEL SYSTEM MAY PRODUCE A LOUD AND PERSISTENT "WHISTLE" DURING VENTING OF THE TANK. IF THE FUEL FILLER CAP IS REMOVED WHILE THIS CONDITION EXISTS AND THE TANK IS MORE THAN 3/4 FULL, GASOLINE MAY BE FORCED OUT OF THE FILLER NECK ONTO BYSTANDERS.
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT IF INTRODUCED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE.
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENTILATOR AND PRESSURE CONTROL VALVES WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FUEL INJECTION ENGINES.YSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK VENTILATOR VALVE.: FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT IN THE PRESENCEOF AN IGNITION SOURCE.
