Pontiac Phoenix 1981
Model Phoenix made in 1981 by Pontiac got 2 investigations as well as 2 recalls. The car had some investigations: power train and steering. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and steering.
Model 1981
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
| 81V038000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 10/01/1980 to 12/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 105130 | 03/31/1981 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/24/1981 | 04/08/1981 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The engine-to-body ground cable on certain vehicles may have been damaged during manufacture. the cable could eventually break due to the relative motion between the engine and body during vehicle operation. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | A new ground cable will be installed free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: electrical; ground cable.consequences of defect: if the cable breaks when maximum electrical loads arebeing placed on vehicle, headlights could suddenly dim or wipers could slowdown. this would reduce visibility in severe weather or nighttime drivingconditions. an accident could result.note: if dimming occurs, restricting the use of other electrical accessoriescould partially restore some of the headlight brightness or wiper speed. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | ||||||||||||||||
| 80V129000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1980 to 09/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 25463 | 11/09/1980 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/08/1980 | 11/12/1980 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the hoses and inlet pipe and add a clip at no charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | ||||||
| DP82010 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/20/1982 | 10/18/1982 | TRANS. LOCKUPS AND TRANS. HARD SHIFTING | ||
| Trans. lockups and trans. hard shifting | ||||||
| STEERING | ||||||
| EA87006 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/16/1986 | 09/19/1988 | POWER ST. ASSIST | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||