The 1990 Pontiac Firebird has 3 recalls, the most serious being a fuel return hose that can crack at its crimped fittings and leak gasoline near the engine, creating a fire risk. This recall only affects vehicles with 5.0 and 5.7 litre engines.
The remaining recall involves the front seatbelt buckles, whose plastic components can become brittle over time from sun exposure and heat buildup inside the cabin. A weakened buckle can fail to latch or break during a sudden stop or crash, leaving the occupant unrestrained.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel return hose can break or crack at the crimped metal couplings on either end, potentially causing fuel leaks.
What the fix does
Install a new fuel return hose with properly crimped couplings to seal the connections.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
Fuel return hoses may break at crimped couplings, causing fuel leaks and possible engine compartment fire.
What the fix does
Replace fuel return hose with a properly crimped one.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The plastic parts in your seat belt buckle lack UV protection. Direct sunlight and heat inside your vehicle can weaken these plastic components over time.
What the fix does
Your seat belt buckle will be replaced or repaired to restore proper function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
