Recalls for your 1977 Pontiac Phoenix

Recalls for 1977 Pontiac Phoenix

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Pontiac Phoenix SJ

trainphotoz posted a photo:

Pontiac Phoenix SJ

Pontiac Oakland Auto Museum, Pontiac, IL. This model is from the first-generation Phoenix, which had a relatively short run from 1977 to 1979. The performance-oriented SJ package was an option. Notice that this one has a tent fashioned out of its hatchback. This would later become a feature on the ill-fated Pontiac Aztek*. That car had an optional tent/inflatable mattress package that, along with a built-in air compressor,

*I semi-jokingly said to one of the employees at the museum that they should try to get an Aztek into their collection. She replied that they're working on it.

DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:REAR


Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The rear axle shafts on the involved vehicles may have a flaw in the metal.  As a result, the shaft may break, which would allow the tire and wheel assembly to separate from the vehicle.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install one or both new rear axle shafts, without charge to owner.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: suspension; rear axle.consequences of defect: if this occurs while the vehicle is in motion, it couldresult in loss of vehicle control without warning and an accident.note: as a precaution, prior to having vehicle inspected, driver should avoidfast cornering, rapid accelerations, or any type of driving which may imposeexcessive loads on the rear axle shafts.

DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT


Posted on: 2007-10-30
Description
Certain honeywell fram racing brand hp4 and hp8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above.  The affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially.  The date code and part number appear on the filter housing.  Fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall.  The gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures.

Consequence
This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

Corrective Action
Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge.  The recall began during november 2007.  Owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.

Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
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