Owner Letter
August, 1990Dear Pontiac Owner:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
REASON FOR RECALL
General Motors has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in 1985-88 Pontiac Fiero model vehicles with 2.8L V6 engines.
An interaction of the engine compartment environment in 1985-88 Pontiac Fiero's and maintenance or service related factors results in the potential for engine compartment fire.
If combustible materials come in contact with the exhaust manifold, an engine compartment fire can result. Engine compartment fires can spread to the passenger compartment and cause injury to occupants.
WHAT WE WILL DO
To reduce the possibility of this condition occurring, all vehicles will have changes made in their underhood environment. Specifically, all vehicles will have a manifold deflector installed, a minor change to decklid sealing, and a general inspection (and repair as necessary) of underhood fluid and wiring systems. Additionally, 1985-86 model year vehicles will have a new exhaust manifold installed to bring them up to 1987-88 specifications.
This service will be performed for you at no charge.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
Please contact your Pontiac dealer as soon as possible to arrange a service date. Instructions for making this correction have been sent to your dealer and parts are available. The minimum labor time necessary to perform this service is approximately three and one/half (3-1/2) hours. Please ask your dealer if you wish to know how much additional time will be needed to schedule and process your vehicle.
Your Pontiac dealer is best equipped to obtain parts and provide service to ensure your vehicle is corrected as promptly as possible. However, if you take your vehicle to your dealer on the agreed service date, and he does not remedy this condition on that date, or within five days, we recommend you contact the
Pontiac Customer Assistance Center by calling: 1-800-762-2737.
After contacting your dealer and the Pontiac Customer Assistance Center, you are still not satisfied that we have done our best to remedy this condition, without charge, within a reasonable time, you may wish to write the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street, S. W., Washington, DC 20590 or call 1-800-424-9393 (Washington, DC residents use 366-0123).
The enclosed Campaign Owner Reply Card identifies your vehicle. Presentation of this card to your dealer will assist in making the correction in the shortest possible time. If you have sold or traded your vehicle, please let us know by completing the postage-paid Owner Reply Card and returning it to us.
We are sorry to cause you this inconvenience; however, we, have taken this action in the interest of your safety, and continued satisfaction with our products.