Fiero V6-173 2.8L (1986)
Technical Service Bulletin # 86C08
Date: 861001
Campaign - M/T Sticks in First Gear
Number 86-C-08
Date
10/86
Subject:
MUNCIE 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION STICKS IN FIRST GEAR
MODELS AFFECTED:
1986 PONTIAC FIERO GT W/2.8L V6 ENGINE AND 5-SPEED TRANSMISSION
TO:
ALL PONTIAC DEALERS
General Motors has determined that some 1986 Pontiac Fiero GT model vehicles equipped with 2.8L V6 engine and 5-speed manual transmission may
experience a condition whereby the interlock pin for the 1-2 shift rail may partially come out of the detent block bore and prevent shifting of the
transaxle out of first gear.
To prevent this condition from occurring, an interlock spacer plate will be added to the detent holder to assure proper retention of the interlock pin..
Vehicle Owner, Dealer and Parts Information
Involved are certain 1986 Pontiac Fiero GT Models equiped with 2.8L V6 engine and 5-speed manual transmission and built within the following
vehicle breakpoints:
Assembly
Beginning
Up To & Incl.
Model
Plant
VIN
VIN
1986
Pontiac
GP200031
GP283971
Involved vehicles have been identified by Vehicle Identification Number computer listings. Computer listings contain the complete Vehicle
Identification Number, owner name and address data, and are furnished to the involved dealers with the campaign bulletin. Owner name and address data
furnished will enable dealers to follow up with owners involved in this campaign.
These listings may contain owner names and addresses obtained from State Motor Vehicle Registration Records. The use of such motor vehicle
registration data for any other purpose is a violation of law in several states. Accordingly, you are urged to limit the use of this listing to the follow up
necessary to complete this campaign. Any dealer not receiving a computer listing with the campaign bulletin was not shipped any involved vehicles.
OWNER NOTIFICATION
Owners will be notified of this campaign on their vehicles by Pontiac Division (see copy of Owner Letter included with this bulletin).
DEALER CAMPAIGN RESPONSIBILITY
Dealers are to service all vehicles subject to this campaign at no charge to owners, regardless of mileage, age of vehicle, or ownership, from this time
forward.
Whenever a vehicle subject to this campaign is taken into your new or used vehicle inventory, or it is in your dealership for service in the future, you
should take the steps necessary to be sure the campaign correction has been made before reselling or releasing the vehicle.
Owners of vehicles recently sold from your new vehicle inventory are to be contacted by the dealer, and arrangements made to make the required
modification according to instructions contained in this bulletin..
PARTS INFORMATION
Parts required to complete this modification will be shipped directly to dealers on a no charge basis. Additional parts may be obtained by contacting your
zone office.
Service Procedure
A.
If the transmission is inoperative, submit a campaign claim for inspection only and then follow the transaxle exchange procedure outlined in
Service Bulletin 86-7-30.
B.
If the transmission is operational, refer to the 1987 Fiero Preliminary Service Manual Supplement, Section 7B3, for transaxle removal and
installation and shift cable adjustment instructions.
