1980 Pontiac PHOENIX Recalls
Learn What to Do if Your PHOENIX Has Been Recalled
The following recalls have been announced by Pontiac, so if you own a 1980 PHOENIX take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.
- Call Pontiac to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge
- Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance
- Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page
Recent 1980 PHOENIX Recalls
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Recall for 1980 PONTIAC PHOENIX
Summary: Under certain conditions, vehicles may experience premature rear wheel skid during braking. Rear wheel skidding is most likely to occur on a wet or slick surface.
Consequence:
Fix: Depending on the transmission type and the brake components that have been installed, dealers will inspect and replace or repair, as necessary, certain front brake components, and the parking brake cables. The rear brake shoes and linings will be replaced with parts that use a material which greatly reduces the likelihood of rear wheel skid. Actions taken to the front brakes are to ensure uniformity of the entire brake system. Actions taken to the parking brake components will ensure that the performance requirements, for keeping the vehicle stationary while manual transmission equipped units are in neutral and automatic transmission equipped units are in park, are met.
For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #83V018000 »
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE Recall for 1980 PONTIAC PHOENIX
Summary: Under certain conditions, the rear brakes could lock up without prior warning during high deceleration braking. The problem may be caused by defective proportioner valves in the braking system.
Consequence:
Fix: The dealer will inspect the brake system proportioner valves and if necessary install new valves.
For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #81V095000 »
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STEERING:RACK AND PINION Recall for 1980 PONTIAC PHOENIX
Summary: The steering gear mounting plate on the involved vehicles may develop fatigue cracks at high mileage which would allow the steering gear attachment to become loose. If this condition exists, the driver may notice considerable "free play" in the steering wheel.
Consequence:
Fix: The dealer will install an improved type of steering gear mounting bracket without charge to owner.
For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #79V221000 »
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POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES Recall for 1980 PONTIAC PHOENIX
Summary: The automatic cooler line hoses on some of the suspect vehicles may contain material voids, which combined with a high thermal expansion at elevated temperatures, could result in hose failure and transmission fluid leakage.
Consequence:
Fix: The dealer will replace the cooler line hoses using hoses with kevlar braided reinforcement.
For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #79V220000 »
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SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS Recall for 1980 PONTIAC PHOENIX
Summary: 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.
Consequence:
Fix: Dealer will inspect and replace incorrect front suspension coil springs without charge.
For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #79V098000 »
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STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Recall for 1980 PONTIAC PHOENIX
Summary: 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.
Consequence:
Fix: Longitudinal body bars will be welded and bolted in the proper position without charge to owner.
For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #79V092000 »
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Recall for 1980 PONTIAC PHOENIX
Summary: There is a potential for interference between the clutch control cable and brake pipe in the master cylinder. This can result in rubbing contact when the clutch pedal is operated. Also, the brake pipe clearance to the transmission case may be inadequate. If this condition exists, it could eventually result in a failure in the brake pipe, causing loss of brake fluid and partial loss of braking action.
Consequence:
Fix: The clutch cable routing will be revised to prevent contact with the master cylinder, without charge.
For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #79V090000 »
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Recall for 1980 PONTIAC PHOENIX
Summary: 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.
Consequence:
Fix: If proper clearance is not present, the metal fuel pipe will be reformed upwards to correct the problem, without charge to owner.
For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #79V091000 »