The 1990 Pontiac Firebird has 3 recalls, the most serious being fuel return hoses that can crack and separate at their crimped fittings, allowing raw gasoline to spill into the engine compartment where it can ignite. This fuel hose concern affects vehicles equipped with 5.0-litre and 5.7-litre engines, where either or both couplings on the return hose are prone to failure. The remaining recall covers the front seatbelt buckle assemblies, whose plastic components were made without an ultraviolet stabilizer. Over time, sunlight and high interior temperatures can degrade and weaken the plastic to the point where the buckle stops latching correctly, leaving the belt unable to hold an occupant during a hard stop or collision.
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.
