NHTSA Recall 90V104000: Gasoline (engine and engine cooling)

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on April 23, 1990, covering an estimated 102,162 vehicles. It affects 1985–1988 Pontiac Fiero.

102,162

vehicles potentially affected

model affected

1990

owners notified (August 6)

NHTSA campaign	90V104000
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › GASOLINE
Report received	April 23, 1990
Owner notification	August 6, 1990
Initiated by	NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

Pcv grommet oil leaks, transmission oil cooler leaks, piston connecting rod failures breaking through engine wall causing oil spillage, fuel rail leaks, coolant leaks, rocker cover oil leaks, and maintenance or service related factors, could cause engine compartment fires.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

Correct or install new components to prevent unreasonable fire risk.

Notes

System: engine.vehicle description: fiero passenger cars with 2.8l 6 cylinder engines.

Vehicles covered by recall 90V104000

Make and model	Model years
Pontiac Fiero	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.