Car and Driver declared "America's latest shot at a modern GT coupe. Handling was deemed softer than Camaro's, more European in nature. Road & Track called the fuel-injected Trans Am "a dramatic improvement on predecessors," managing a 0-60 time of 9.2 seconds-sluggish compared to muscle cars of a decade earlier, but swift by 1982 standards. At least Pontiac offered a hotter option, borrowed from Corvette: a 305 V-8 with dual throttle-body ("Cross-Fire") fuel injection, rated at 165 horsepower. Trans Am again served as performance king, even if its standard carbureted 305-cid (5.0-liter) V-8 delivered a rather feeble 145 horses. Wheelbase shrunk by seven inches overall length by eight width by one.įor details on the 1982, continue on to the next page. Design goals included keeping the cockpit as spacious as before, while reducing outside dimensions. Out back, coil springs replaced multi-leaf units.įront-wheel drive had been considered, but the ponycars stuck instead to traditional rear-drive. Sleeker and swoopier, lighter and less bulky than before, Firebird benefited from what Pontiac expert John Gunnell described as "space-age engineering." Underneath, modified MacPherson struts replaced the old wishbone-style front suspension. Several automakers had revived convertibles in the works, but there would be no openįirebird until the end of this third generation. All were "glassback" coupes, with a rear hatch instead of a trunk lid. Some models wore full-width, smoked-lens taillamps, creating a blackout effect. Pontiac called attention to its "sabre-like nose and rakish tail." Once again, Firebird adopted a more rounded profile than Camaro, exemplified by the soft S-curves over each fender. Differences included a low-riding nose with shallow twin grilles within air slots, plus hidden headlamps-employed previously on Camaros, but a Firebird "first." VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY.Stylists under John Schinella again maintained Firebird's distinctive look, despite its continued tie to Camaro. UPON INSPECTION, DEALER WILL INSTALL A REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE REINFORCEMENT KIT TO ENSURE PROPER ANCHORING OF SEAT BELTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. THE NON-COMPLIANCE EXISTS BECAUSE THE REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES MAY PULL THROUGH THE UNDERBODY OF THE VEHICLE IF ENOUGH FORCE IS APPLIED.ĬONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT FROM A FAILURE OF BELT TO ADEQUATELY RESTRAIN OCCUPANTS. THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FUEL INJECTION ENGINES.YSTEM: FUEL FUEL TANK VENTILATOR VALVE.: FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT IN THE PRESENCEOF AN IGNITION SOURCE. IF THE FUEL FILLER CAP IS REMOVED WHILE THIS CONDITION EXISTS AND THE TANK IS MORE THAN 3/4 FULL, GASOLINE MAY BE FORCED OUT OF THE FILLER NECK ONTO BYSTANDERS.ĬONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT IF INTRODUCED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE.ĭEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENTILATOR AND PRESSURE CONTROL VALVES WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS FIREBIRDS AND CAMAROS WITH MANUALTRANSMISSIONS AND REAR DISK BRAKES AND FIEROS WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS.įUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLYįUEL TANK VENTILATOR VALVE IN THE FUEL SYSTEM MAY PRODUCE A LOUD AND PERSISTENT 'WHISTLE' DURING VENTING OF THE TANK. REPLACE NONFUNCTIONING PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTERS. PARKING BRAKES WILL NOT COMPLETELY HOLD A PARKED VEHICLEWHEN PARKED ON A SLOPE, CAUSING UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY WHICH COULD RESULTIN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTER FAILS TO OPERATE AND DO NOT WORK AFTER BRAKE PAD WEAR. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-80.ĬUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-88 (TTY: 1-80) OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |