Investigation EA86021: 1984 Pontiac Fiero

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Jul 18, 1986

Closed

May 8, 1990

Model years

1984

Subject

Engine compartment fires

Component: Engine and engine cooling

Summary

Summary: among 135 complaints, 122 fires occurred while driving. Possiblecauses include 13 due to coolant leaks, 16 from fuel leaks, 8 caused bybattery cable rubbing on engine block,26 due to oil leaks resultingfrom connecting rod failure, 12 from electrical wire shorts, and 59 un-identified.as of 12/14/87, 238 fire reports have been received.status:test request sent to etf 12/11/86. First ir sent 8/28/86,response dated 10/30/86. Second ir sent 12/11/86, partial ir responsedated 2/5/87.remainder of response dated 5/12/87. Recall requestsent to gm on 9/8/87.gm responded with recall 87v-181 on 11/25/87.nhtsa intends to initiate an audit of this recall in the fall of 1988.===

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 1984 Pontiac Fiero30 complaints