1979 PONTIAC FIREBIRD RECALL - #80V108000
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : KNUCKLE : SPINDLE : ARM
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT TO STEERING KNUCKLE ATTACHING NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO SPECIFICATIONS. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE NUT TO BACK OFF, RESULTING IN JOINT SEPARATION.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1979 PONTIAC FIREBIRD |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1979 - 2/1/1980 |
| Recalled on |
8/26/1980 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
8/25/1980 |
| # Affected |
85,325 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT TO STEERING KNUCKLE ATTACHING NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO SPECIFICATIONS. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE NUT TO BACK OFF, RESULTING IN JOINT SEPARATION. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE DEALER WILL PERFORM A TORQUE CHECK OF THE ATTACHING NUT, AND, IF NECESSARY, TIGHTEN IT. IN SOME CASES AN INADEQUATE TORQUE LEVEL MAY HAVE CAUSED BALL STUD OR STEERING KNUCKLE DAMAGE; IF SO, THE AFFECTED COMPONENTS WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STEERING; LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT TO STEERING KNUCKLE ATTACHMENTNUT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF JOINT SEPARATION WERE TO OCCUR DRUING VEHICLEOPERATION, IT COULD AFFECT DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLEACCIDENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
| See also |
1979 PONTIAC FIREBIRD Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
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