NHTSA Recall 79V081000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V081000; Date: Mar. 30, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Chevrolet Monza; 1978 Chevrolet Monza; 1977 Oldsmobile Starfire; 1978 Oldsmobile Starfire; 1977 Pontiac Sunbird; 1978 Pontiac Sunbird
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 172,000
Recall Summary:
Operation of the vehicle in a manner which produces hard bottoming out of the front suspension may cause deformation of the left engine mount support structure and allow the engine mount bracket to contact the steering pitman arm or steering linkage.
How to Fix:
An engine mount support bracket reinforcement kit will be installed on the left front engine mount support structure without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with l-4 151 cid engines. System: suspension. Consequences of defect: increased steering effort may be required which cancause loss of vehicle control and an accident. Note: over a period of time, contact may be felt and heard.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 25, 1979
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