Recalls for PHOENIX PONTIAC, GENERAL MOTORS CORP., SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS, Apr 17, 1979

A recall was issued on Apr 17, 1979 for PHOENIX PONTIAC, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP., in response to SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS problems. THE FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING MAY HAVE A LARGER THAN DESIRED INSIDE DIAMETER OF THE LOWER COIL WHERE IT RESTS ON THE SPRING SEAT. THIS COULD ALLOW THE SPRING TO BE FORCED OVER THE LOWER SPRING SEAT DUE TO SUSPENSION FORCES.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE INCORRECT FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS WITHOUT CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; FRONT COIL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION WOULD CAUSE BRAKE HOSE AND SUSPENSIONDAMAGE. TIRE DAMAGE MAY ALSO OCCUR WITH CONTINUED VEHICLE OPERATION. DAMAGE TOANY OF THESE COMPONENTS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.