1G2FS21E5JL238828

1988 Pontiac

Available vehicle information

VIN
1G2FS21E5JL238828
Make
Pontiac
Model year
1988
Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Record status
bid

VIN structure

1G2 WMI · FS21E5 VDS · JL238828 VIS
WMI 1G2 World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS FS21E5 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS JL238828 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code J Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code L Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

The first three characters form the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI). Characters 4–9 form the Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS), while characters 10–17 form the Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS).

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make PONTIAC
Model Firebird
Model year 1988
Manufacturer GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR
Body class Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Displacement 5.0 L
Cylinders 8
Fuel type Gasoline
Doors 2
Plant city VAN NUYS
Plant state CALIFORNIA
Plant country UNITED STATES (USA)
Source: NHTSA vPIC
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

4
4 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 06E043000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Report received: 19/05/2006

Summary

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Recall 2 07E088000

EQUIPMENT

Report received: 24/10/2007

Summary

CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Remedy

HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.

Recall 3 90V105000

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Report received: 14/05/1990

Summary

PLASTIC COMPONENTS OF SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES DO NOT CONTAIN AN ULTRA VIOLET STABILIZER, AND EXPOSURE TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT AND ELEVATED INTERIOR TEMPERATURES COULD WEAKEN THE PLASTIC COMPONENTS.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN BREAKAGE OF PLASTIC COMPONENTS WHICHCOULD PREVENT BUCKLE FROM LATCHING AND PROTECTING OCCUPANT IN A SUDDEN STOP ORACCIDENT.

Remedy

REPLACE OR REPAIR SEAT BELT BUCKLE.

Recall 4 90V115000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Report received: 12/06/1990

Summary

FUEL FEED HOSES MAY PULL OUT OF THE CRIMPED COUPLING AT THE ENGINE END OF THE HOSE ASSEMBLY.

Consequence

IF THIS COUPLING SEPARATED, ALLOWING GASOLINE TO LEAK,AND AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

INSTALL A REDESIGNED FUEL FEED HOSE.

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About VIN 1G2FS21E5JL238828

World Crash Archive currently associates VIN 1G2FS21E5JL238828 with a 1988 Pontiac. The available archive information lists UNITED STATES (USA) as the vehicle country and bid as the record status.

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