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NHTSA Recall 89V232000: Gasoline (engine and engine cooling)

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 244,000 vehicles. It affects 1984–1988 Pontiac Fiero.

244,000
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
1990
owners notified (July 3)
NHTSA campaign89V232000
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › GASOLINE
Report receivedDecember 28, 1989
Owner notificationJuly 3, 1990
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

Due to an interaction of the engine compartment environment and maintenance or service related factors, there is a risk of engine compartment fires.

Safety risk

An engine compartment fire can spread to the passengercompartment and injure occupants.

Remedy

Correct or install new engine components to prevent unreasonable fire risk.

Notes

System: engine.vehicle description: passenger cars with 4 cylinder engines.

Vehicles covered by recall 89V232000

Make and modelModel years
Pontiac Fiero1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.