PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1999: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V239000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-09-08 | 1999-08-27 | 1999-08-30 |
Production Dates: 1999-06-01 - 1999-06-30
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 99056
Component: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 69
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT RETAINING RING.
THIS MAY NOT ALLOW THE CLUTCH SYSTEM TO DISENGAGE THE CLUTCH WHEN THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, RESULTING IN UNINTENTIONAL VEHICLE MOVEMENT, INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES, ENGINE STALLS, AND DIFFICULTY IN SHIFTING.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER WITH A NEW CYLINDER.
GM RECALL NO. 99056.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 8, 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
