Recall
Pontiac Firebird — 91V055000
NHTSA ID
91V055000
Make
Pontiac
Model
Firebird
Years Affected
1983
Recall Date
1991-04-11
Component
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Units Affected
179,036
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTER FAILS TO OPERATE AND DO NOT WORK AFTER BRAKE PAD WEAR.
Consequence
PARKING BRAKES WILL NOT COMPLETELY HOLD A PARKED VEHICLEWHEN PARKED ON A SLOPE, CAUSING UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY WHICH COULD RESULTIN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE NONFUNCTIONING PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTERS.