Recalls for PHOENIX PONTIAC, GENERAL MOTORS CORP., STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS, Apr 05, 1979

A recall was issued on Apr 05, 1979 for PHOENIX PONTIAC, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP., in response to STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS problems. THE LONGITUDINAL BODY BARS AT THE REAR CONTROL ARM LOCATION MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY WELDED INTO THE STRUCTURE. SOME OF THESE BARS MAY HAVE BEEN PULLED DOWN FROM THE BODY DURING SHIPMENT WITH RESULTING DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE OR FUEL LINES. SEPARATION OF THE CONTROL ARM ATTACHMENT MAY ALSO RESULT.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: LONGITUDINAL BODY BARS WILL BE WELDED AND BOLTED IN THE PROPER POSITION WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; LONGITUDINAL BODY BARS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SEPARATION OF THE CONTROL ARM ATTACHMENT OR DAMAGE TOTHE BRAKE LINE COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. FUEL LINEDAMAGE MAY LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY TO PASSENGERS.