1980 PONTIAC PHOENIX RECALL - #79V091000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : DELIVERY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FUEL HOSES MAY BE INCORRECTLY POSITIONED AND CONTACT THE RIGHT FRONT DRIVE AXLE BOOT DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME, THE ROTATING BOOT COULD WEAR A HOLE IN THE FUEL HOSE, RESULTING IN FULE LEAKAGE.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1980 PONTIAC PHOENIX |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1978 - 3/1/1979 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
4/1/1979 |
| # Affected |
4,626 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
FUEL HOSES MAY BE INCORRECTLY POSITIONED AND CONTACT THE RIGHT FRONT DRIVE AXLE BOOT DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME, THE ROTATING BOOT COULD WEAR A HOLE IN THE FUEL HOSE, RESULTING IN FULE LEAKAGE. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
IF PROPER CLEARANCE IS NOT PRESENT, THE METAL FUEL PIPE WILL BE REFORMED UPWARDS TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LEAKING FUEL COULD LEAD TO A FIRE IN THE ENGINECOMPARTMENT, VEHICLE DAMAGE, AND PERSONAL INJURY TO PASSENGERS. |
| See also |
1980 PONTIAC PHOENIX Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1980 PONTIAC PHOENIX Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS
1980 PONTIAC PHOENIX Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, SPRINGS, COIL SPRINGS
1980 PONTIAC PHOENIX Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, COOLING UNIT AND LINES
1980 PONTIAC PHOENIX Recall for STEERING, RACK AND PINION
1980 PONTIAC PHOENIX Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
1980 PONTIAC PHOENIX Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
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