Recall
Pontiac Phoenix — 79V221000
NHTSA ID
79V221000
Make
Pontiac
Model
Phoenix
Years Affected
1980
Recall Date
1979-10-17
Component
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Units Affected
161,225
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED TYPE OF STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.