![]() The engineappears to have most of the “Git Kit” components installed including the intake manifold, headers, y-pipe, and Holley carburetor. The steering wheel is showing some signs of wear and age, but overall the interior isn’t in bad shape considering the age of the car. Electrical accessories are in working order apart from the cruise control, though the power door locks are reported to be sluggish. The air conditioning has been converted to R134a and is said to blow cold. The Mecham 4-spoke leather steering wheel is stillin place, along with the optional Motorola cassette player and Mecham-supplied speakers. The optional cloth Recaro seats arein good condition with no tears or holes, though the driver’s seat needs cleaning. The interior shows some wear but the Mecham specific components remain intact. The original MSE package Modern brand alloy wheels with Mecham Racing center caps are installed and wear older raised white letter tires. ![]() The car appears to have been repainted at least once, and overspray is visible in several areas. The original blue and red graphics are also still in place. The Mecham rear wing remains in place and has the normal cracking as most of them do. There are a number of areas where small surface rust can be seen if you look around for it. The exterior retains its’ original two-tone white over black color scheme with Mecham MSE logos on the B-pillars. This example has 50,565 miles on it and retains many of the custom Mecham modifications. The kit included a Holley carburetor, aluminum intake manifold, Tri-Y headers, and more. The optional “Git Kit” has been installed on this example and consisted of extraperformance parts that were delivered in the cargo area of the car when new. All MSE edition Trans Ams were equipped with the WS6 suspension package and Mecham added a number of custom parts including the distinctiverear spoiler. Mecham was known for tuning and racing Firebirds and Trans Ams in the 1970s and 1980s, and the MSE was intendedto improve the track performance of the then-new third generation F-body Trans Am. This 1982 Pontiac Trans Am is #195 of the “Motor Sports Edition” models modifiedby Mecham Racing in 1982. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY.1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Additional Info: UPON INSPECTION, DEALER WILL INSTALL A REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE REINFORCEMENT KIT TO ENSURE PROPER ANCHORING OF SEAT BELTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. THE NON-COMPLIANCE EXISTS BECAUSE THE REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES MAY PULL THROUGH THE UNDERBODY OF THE VEHICLE IF ENOUGH FORCE IS APPLIED.ĬONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT FROM A FAILURE OF BELT TO ADEQUATELY RESTRAIN OCCUPANTS. THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FUEL INJECTION ENGINES.YSTEM: FUEL FUEL TANK VENTILATOR VALVE.: FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT IN THE PRESENCEOF AN IGNITION SOURCE. IF THE FUEL FILLER CAP IS REMOVED WHILE THIS CONDITION EXISTS AND THE TANK IS MORE THAN 3/4 FULL, GASOLINE MAY BE FORCED OUT OF THE FILLER NECK ONTO BYSTANDERS.ĬONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT IF INTRODUCED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE.ĭEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENTILATOR AND PRESSURE CONTROL VALVES WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS FIREBIRDS AND CAMAROS WITH MANUALTRANSMISSIONS AND REAR DISK BRAKES AND FIEROS WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS.įUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLYįUEL TANK VENTILATOR VALVE IN THE FUEL SYSTEM MAY PRODUCE A LOUD AND PERSISTENT 'WHISTLE' DURING VENTING OF THE TANK. REPLACE NONFUNCTIONING PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTERS. ![]() PARKING BRAKES WILL NOT COMPLETELY HOLD A PARKED VEHICLEWHEN PARKED ON A SLOPE, CAUSING UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY WHICH COULD RESULTIN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTER FAILS TO OPERATE AND DO NOT WORK AFTER BRAKE PAD WEAR. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-80.ĬUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-88 (TTY: 1-80) OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. 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.
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