PONTIAC SUNBIRD 1989: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 88V189000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PONTIAC | SUNBIRD | 1989 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1989-01-19 | 1988-12-06 | 1988-12-15 |
Production Dates: 1988-10-01 - 1988-11-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 13095
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
A FUEL TANK LEAK COULD OCCUR DUE TO SMALL CREASES ON THE TANK UNDERSIDE CRACKING DURING PRESSURE CYCLING WHICH OCCURS DURING NORMAL OPERATION.
Consequence
IN PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THIS CONDITION COULDRESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
REPLACE FUEL TANK.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH 2.0L OR 2.8L ENGINES.
