Rear brakes

An NHTSA Engineering Analysis into Pontiac vehicles. Closed 22 July 1988.

Investigation
EA87008
Type
Engineering Analysis
Opened
17 December 1986
Closed
22 July 1988

What NHTSA investigated

Summary of information from manufacturer:gmreviewed the matter and...has not identified a safety-related brake condition that requiresfield correction.analysis:it appears that the parking brake actuation system or thepistons within the caliper can seize prohibiting rear disc brake func-tion.a seized calipers can result in uneven brake operation (pull)and/or total loss of the emergency brake function.status:test request at etf and near completion.awaiting GM response to june 17, 1988 information request.===

Vehicles covered

MakeModelModel years
PontiacFIERO1984–1986

Source

From NHTSA’s investigation file, rebuilt daily. To report a problem with your own vehicle, go to nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem. All open investigations.