The 1982 Pontiac Firebird has two recalls, the more serious being rear seatbelt anchorages that can pull away from the underbody floor in a crash, leaving rear passengers without effective restraint.
The brakes also have a concern: the parking brake adjuster may not function, meaning the parking brake loses holding power as the rear disc pads wear down and may fail to keep the vehicle stationary on a steep incline.
At a glance
What can fail
The parking brake adjuster may not work properly, causing the parking brake to gradually weaken as rear brake pads wear. On steep hills, the parking brake may fail to hold the vehicle, allowing it to roll away.
What the fix does
The parking brake adjuster will be replaced with a new one.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The rear seat belt anchors may tear through the vehicle's underside if strong forces occur during a crash. This could reduce the seat belt's ability to protect occupants.
What the fix does
No remedy description available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
