Recalls for PHOENIX PONTIAC, GENERAL MOTORS CORP., FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, Apr 05, 1979
A recall was issued on Apr 05, 1979 for PHOENIX PONTIAC, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP., in response to FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS problems. 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.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: IF PROPER CLEARANCE IS NOT PRESENT, THE METAL FUEL PIPE WILL BE REFORMED UPWARDS TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.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.