Recent 1991 SUNBIRD Recalls

• Recall #09E012000 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
• Recall #06E043000 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
• Recall #92V003000 - SEAT BELTS
• Recall #91V165000 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recall for 1991 PONTIAC SUNBIRD

  • Recall Announced APRIL 07 2009
  • NHTSA Reference #09E012000
  • Number Affected 16,270

  Summary: Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

  Consequence: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

  Fix: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #09E012000 »

• FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Recall for 1991 PONTIAC SUNBIRD

  • Recall Announced MAY 19 2006
  • NHTSA Reference #06E043000
  • Number Affected 88,303

  Summary: Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name P/N G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from October 18, 2005, through March 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on "document search" and then "bus applications"). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. As a result, the O-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.

  Consequence: This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

  Fix: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E043000 »

• SEAT BELTS Recall for 1991 PONTIAC SUNBIRD

  • Recall Announced JANUARY 10 1992
  • NHTSA Reference #92V003000
  • Number Affected 347,866

  Summary: The front door shoulder belt guide loops may be cracked and are not in compliance with FMVSS 208.

  Consequence: The seat occupant faces increased risk of injury in theevent of a sudden stop or accident.

  Fix: Install reinforcing plates on the cracked shoulder belt guides.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #92V003000 »

• STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Recall for 1991 PONTIAC SUNBIRD

  • Recall Announced SEPTEMBER 23 1991
  • NHTSA Reference #91V165000
  • Number Affected 41,718

  Summary: Front door interlock striker may fail, causing door frame collapse and insufficient strength for the shoulder belt anchorage.

  Consequence: The door frame would collapse. Vehicle does not complywith FMVSS 210.

  Fix: Replace the passive restraint interlock striker studs on front doors.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #91V165000 »