Engine: gasolineRecall 89V-232 · 1984–1988 Pontiac Fiero

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 89V-232 covers 244,000 1984–1988 Pontiac Fiero for a engine: gasoline problem, reported to NHTSA on December 28, 1989.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected244,0001 model

ReportedDec 28, 1989Owners notified Jul 3, 1990

Complaints since64Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 89V232000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

DUE TO AN INTERACTION OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ENVIRONMENT AND MAINTENANCE OR SERVICE RELATED FACTORS, THERE IS A RISK OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES.

AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE CAN SPREAD TO THE PASSENGERCOMPARTMENT AND INJURE OCCUPANTS.

What to do

CORRECT OR INSTALL NEW ENGINE COMPONENTS TO PREVENT UNREASONABLE FIRE RISK.

SYSTEM: ENGINE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH 4 CYLINDER ENGINES.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Pontiac Fiero1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988

Built from September 1, 1984 to July 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.

Background