Make : PONTIAC | Model : PHOENIX | Year : 1980 |
Build Dates : 19780801 - 19790301 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V092000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19790401 | Date Received by ODI: 19790405 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 10751 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE LONGITUDINAL BODY BARS AT THE REAR CONTROL ARM LOCATION MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY WELDED INTO THE STRUCTURE. SOME OF THESE BARS MAY HAVE BEEN PULLED DOWN FROM THE BODY DURING SHIPMENT WITH RESULTING DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE OR FUEL LINES. SEPARATION OF THE CONTROL ARM ATTACHMENT MAY ALSO RESULT. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
LONGITUDINAL BODY BARS WILL BE WELDED AND BOLTED IN THE PROPER POSITION WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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