Recalls for PHOENIX PONTIAC, GENERAL MOTORS CORP., STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS, Oct 08, 1980

A recall was issued on Oct 08, 1980 for PHOENIX PONTIAC, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP., in response to STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS problems. THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH THE POWER STEERING HOSE INCORRECTLY ROUTED. THE POWER STEERING HOSE MAY THEN CONTACT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, RESULTING IN DETERIORATION AND EVENTUAL FAILURE OF THE HOSE AND LEAKAGE OF POWER STEERING FLUID ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE HOSES AND INLET PIPE AND ADD A CLIP AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER STEERING.SYSTEM: STEERING; POWER STEERING HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SMOKE AND/OR AN UNDERHOODFIRE COULD RESULT AND CAUSE VEHICLE DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY.