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1980 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX RECALL - #84V149000

RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AXLE ASSEMBLY : AXLE SHAFT

REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE AXLES THAT WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE AXLE SHAFT AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY FROM THE VEHICLE.

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Recall Details
Vehicle 1980 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
Manufacturer GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufactured between 8/1/1977 - 7/1/1980
Recalled on 11/27/1984
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 12/28/1984
# Affected 3,100,000
Recalled for POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
 
Description REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE AXLES THAT WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE AXLE SHAFT AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY FROM THE VEHICLE.
Consequences
Corrective action THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE REAR AXLE TO DETERMINE WHETHER IT WAS MANUFACTURED AT THE BUFFALO PLANT. IF SO, THEY WILL MAKE AXLE MEASUREMENTS AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE OR MODIFY AFFECTED AXLE COMPONENTS WITHOUT CHARGE.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; REAR AXLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY COULD LEAD TO LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
See also 1980 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR

1980 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DRUM, WHEEL CYLINDERS
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10/27/2015 - Joyce Alderman
I had a Pontiac Grand Prix in the 1980's that lost it's rear axle while driving with my 2 young children in the car-if I had been on the highway it would have led to fatalities!!!

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