Recent 1998 SUNFIRE Recalls

• Recall #08E063000 - STEERING
• Recall #07E021000 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
• Recall #07E015000 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
• Recall #06E026000 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
• Recall #04V036000 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
• Recall #02V286000 - STEERING:RACK AND PINION
• Recall #97V219000 - WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS

• STEERING Recall for 1998 PONTIAC SUNFIRE

  • Recall Announced OCTOBER 17 2008
  • NHTSA Reference #08E063000
  • Number Affected 3,855

  Summary: Dorman products is recalling 3,900 intermediate steering shafts dorman part nos. 425-151, 425-152, and 425-153, (sold under dorman's "oe solutions" brand name), balkamp #'s 7-3057, 7-3058, 7-3059 (sold under the "Napa" brand name), and platinum parts #'s 2425151, 2425152, and 2425153 manufactured during the month of September 2007. These replacement steering shafts can be used on the vehicles listed above. The weld connecting the inner tube to the outer tube may be defective.

  Consequence: If the weld fails, loss of steering could result, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

  Fix: Dorman will notify owners and replace the steering shafts free of charge. The recall began on October 16, 2008. Owners may contact dorman toll free at 1-800-523-2492.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #08E063000 »

• FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES Recall for 1998 PONTIAC SUNFIRE

  • Recall Announced MARCH 12 2007
  • NHTSA Reference #07E021000
  • Number Affected 742

  Summary: Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, P/nos. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, and FP10027-11B1, sold after January 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. The universal pressure regulators (upr) were produced without an O'ring and retainer.

  Consequence: Fuel may leak, possibly resulting in a fire.

  Fix: Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2007. Owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07E021000 »

• FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Recall for 1998 PONTIAC SUNFIRE

  • Recall Announced FEBRUARY 26 2007
  • NHTSA Reference #07E015000
  • Number Affected 3,124

  Summary: Certain delphi aftermarket fuel pump modules / module reservoir assemblies (mra) that were sold for use on the above listed vehicles. During production the mras vent and fuel return tubes were reversed. This condition can result in the vehicle not running correctly (idle rough and/or stall) due to an overly rich fuel blend or the vehicle's evaporative emission carbon canister may leak fuel.

  Consequence: A stalled vehicle can increase the risk of a vehicle crash. A fuel leak can result in a fire.

  Fix: Delphi will notify owners and replace the defective mras free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2007. Owners can contact delphi at 1-877-335-7443.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07E015000 »

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recall for 1998 PONTIAC SUNFIRE

  • Recall Announced MARCH 23 2006
  • NHTSA Reference #06E026000
  • Number Affected 61,944

  Summary: Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

  Consequence: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

  Fix: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E026000 »

• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Recall for 1998 PONTIAC SUNFIRE

  • Recall Announced JANUARY 27 2004
  • NHTSA Reference #04V036000
  • Number Affected 1,415,231

  Summary: On certain passenger vehicles. If the engine fails to start and the driver holds the key in the "start" position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition switch, and sometimes produces enough heat to melt internal switch parts.

  Consequence: If the switch is damaged, a fire could occur in the steering column, even with the engine off and the key removed. The fire could spread to the interior of the car, which could injure occupants or cause damage to adjoining structures.

  Fix: Dealers will install a relay kit in these vehicles to prevent high current from flowing through the ignition switch, and check that your car will start with a properly charged battery and, if necessary, replace the ignition switch. Owner notification will begin on March 1, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, Buick at 1-866-608-8080, or Oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537. Customers can also check their vehicle online by going to www. Mygmlink. Com and entering the vehicle's identification number.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #04V036000 »

• STEERING:RACK AND PINION Recall for 1998 PONTIAC SUNFIRE

  • Recall Announced NOVEMBER 04 2002
  • NHTSA Reference #02V286000
  • Number Affected 1,159,156

  Summary: Certain passenger vehicles and mini vans have lower pinion bearings in the power rack and pinion assembly in which the retainer tabs were not crimped properly. These and some other retainers used in vehicles assembled between January 1, 1996 and October 31, 1997, could fail and permit the ball bearings to escape.

  Consequence: If this occurs, the pinion shaft can be forced upward during left turns and back down as the steering wheel is moved back and to the right. If the pinion shaft moves further, the driver will need to exert more effort to turn the steering wheel, similar to a vehicle without power assisted steering. If the pinion shaft moves even further, the driver will require much higher effort to turn left and may not be able to turn the wheel as much as intended. With the maximum pinion shaft movement, which requires internal gear component damage, the driver can encounter high resistance to turning left, followed by unintended power assist to the right. In any of these conditions, a crash could occur.

  Fix: Dealers will install a new lower pinion bearing unless inspect of the existing bearing indicates that replacement of the gear assembly is necessary. Owner notification began January 24, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, or Oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #02V286000 »

• WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS Recall for 1998 PONTIAC SUNFIRE

  • Recall Announced NOVEMBER 24 1997
  • NHTSA Reference #97V219000
  • Number Affected 24

  Summary: Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. The wheel lug nuts were not tightened securely resulting in a fracture of the wheel studs.

  Consequence: The wheel could separate from the vehicle. If the vehicle were in motion, a vehicle crash could result.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the torque of all wheel nuts and, if necessary, tighten any that may be below required torque.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #97V219000 »