Recalls for 1978 Pontiac Phoenix

3 recalls found.

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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 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The hub portion of the fan blade assembly could crack due to high stress levels generated during engine operating conditions. Eventually, the blade could break apart at the hub and blade pieces could be propelled into the engine. If the hood is open while the engine is running, the fragments would be free to fly from the vehicle.

Consequence

Corrective Action
Dealer will replace the fan blade assembly without charge to owner.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: engine cooling; fan blade assembly.consequences of defect: fan failure could result in damage to components in theengine area, or personal injury to bystanders if the hood is open at the time.note: the vehicle should not be serviced with the hood open and the enginerunning until the defect is corrected.

DEFECT #2 - 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 #3 - 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.