NHTSA Recall 79V092000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V092000; Date: Apr. 5, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Chevrolet Citation; 1980 Pontiac Phoenix
Component: Structure:frame And Members
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 10,751
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Longitudinal body bars will be welded and bolted in the proper position without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: suspension; longitudinal body bars. Consequences of defect: separation of the control arm attachment or damage tothe brake line could cause loss of vehicle control and an accident. Fuel linedamage may lead to a vehicle fire and personal injury to passengers.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 1, 1979
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