Recalls for 1984 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 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Posted on: 1985-04-01
Description
The fuel system may leak at the throttle body injection fuel feed pipe connection. Consequence of defect: this leakage could result in an underhood fire which could spread to the passenger compartment and cause burn injuries to occupants.

Consequence

Corrective Action
Replace the fuel feed pipe.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with 2.5l l4 engines.system: fuel.

DEFECT #2 - SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Posted on: 1984-02-22
Description
Some vehicles have bucket seat back locks that do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard 207, anchorage of seats. In event of a crash, the seat back lock may not function.

Consequence

Corrective Action
Inspection of seat back locks will be performed. Locks that have bent, broken or missing hooks will be replaced.

Notes
Vehicle description: two door passenger vehicles and light trucks equipped withar9 or av5 bucket seats.system: interior systems, seat back locks.consequences of defect: the seat may fold forward in a crash, and wouldincrease the likelihood of injury to the seat occupant.

DEFECT #3 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Posted on: 2006-05-22
Description
Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses.  (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications).  The connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification.  As a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.

Consequence
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak.  In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Corrective Action
Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge.  The recall began on october 18, 2006.  Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.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.