1992 Pontiac SUNBIRD Recalls

Learn What to Do if Your SUNBIRD Has Been Recalled

The following recalls have been announced by Pontiac, so if you own a 1992 SUNBIRD take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.

  1. Call Pontiac to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge
  2. Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance
  3. Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page

Recent 1992 SUNBIRD Recalls

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recall for 1992 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 »

  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Recall for 1992 PONTIAC SUNBIRD

    • Recall Announced NOVEMBER 22 1993
    • NHTSA Reference #93V190000
    • Number Affected 108,898

    Summary: Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. During very cold weather, water thatn enters the accelerator control cable conduit freezes and causes the accelerator cable to develop a high effort or binding condition.

    Consequence: If this occurs, loss of normal throttle control can result, or the throttle will not return to idle when the accelerator pedal is released, causing possible loss of control and an accident.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the accelerator control assembly.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #93V190000 »

  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Recall for 1992 PONTIAC SUNBIRD

    • Recall Announced APRIL 03 1992
    • NHTSA Reference #92V048000
    • Number Affected 22,452

    Summary: The accelerator cable may have been kinked during vehicle assembly. The kink in the cable can cause either a high effort accelerator cable, sticking accelerator cable, or a broken accelerator cable.

    Consequence: If the accelerator control cable sticks or breaks it canresult in loss of throttle control. If loss of throttle control occurs while thevehicle is in motion, a vehicle crash could occur without prior warning.

    Fix: Replace the accelerator control cable assembly.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #92V048000 »

  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH Recall for 1992 PONTIAC SUNBIRD

    • Recall Announced SEPTEMBER 23 1991
    • NHTSA Reference #91V166000
    • Number Affected 3,212

    Summary: The secondary hood latch spring is improperly installed or missing, leading to a condition where the secondary hood latch does not engage the secondary striker.

    Consequence: If the secondary hood latch is not engaged, and theprimary hood latch was also not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly. Ifthis occurs while the vehicle is in motion, the hood may contact the windshield,reducing the forward vision area of the driver and a vehicle crash could occur.

    Fix: Inspect hood latch assemblies and, where necessary, install a new secondary hood latch spring.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #91V166000 »

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