Engine: gasolineRecall 90V-104 · 1985–1988 Pontiac Fiero

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 90V-104 covers 102,162 1985–1988 Pontiac Fiero for a engine: gasoline problem, reported to NHTSA on April 23, 1990.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected102,1621 model
ReportedApr 23, 1990Owners notified Aug 6, 1990
Complaints since48Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 90V104000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

PCV GROMMET OIL LEAKS, TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LEAKS, PISTON CONNECTING ROD FAILURES BREAKING THROUGH ENGINE WALL CAUSING OIL SPILLAGE, FUEL RAIL LEAKS, COOLANT LEAKS, ROCKER COVER OIL LEAKS, AND MAINTENANCE OR SERVICE RELATED FACTORS, COULD CAUSE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES.

The risk

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

What to do

The fix

CORRECT OR INSTALL NEW COMPONENTS TO PREVENT UNREASONABLE FIRE RISK.

SYSTEM: ENGINE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIERO PASSENGER CARS WITH 2.8L 6 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

Vehicles in this recall

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

Background

The investigation behind this recall

  1. ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESEA89022 · closed Jul 13, 1990
    NHTSA