PONTIAC FIREBIRD 2002: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V381000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 2002 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2001-12-26 | 2001-12-12 | 2002-01-02 |
Production Dates: 2001-10-01 - 2001-11-30
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 01072
Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 897
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION," AND NO. 214, "SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE WELDS NEAR THE LOWER DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HINGE THAT DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.
IN A CRASH, AN OCCUPANT COULD RECEIVE SEVERE INJURIES.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL STRUCTURAL RIVETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 26, 2001. 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'.
