1981 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 1981 PHOENIX take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.

  1. Call Pontiac to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge
  2. Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance
  3. Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page

Recent 1981 PHOENIX Recalls

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES Recall for 1981 PONTIAC PHOENIX

    • Recall Announced MARCH 24 1981
    • NHTSA Reference #81V038000
    • Number Affected 105,130

    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: 

    Fix: A new ground cable will be installed free of charge.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #81V038000 »

  • STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS Recall for 1981 PONTIAC PHOENIX

    • Recall Announced OCTOBER 08 1980
    • NHTSA Reference #80V129000
    • Number Affected 25,463

    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: 

    Fix: The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the hoses and inlet pipe and add a clip at no charge to owner.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #80V129000 »

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