Recalls for 1981 Pontiac Phoenix

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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 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Posted on: 1980-11-12
Description
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

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

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with power steering.system: steering; power steering hose.consequences of defect: under certain conditions, smoke and/or an underhoodfire could result and cause vehicle damage and personal injury.

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES

Posted on: 1981-04-08
Description
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

Corrective Action
A new ground cable will be installed free of charge.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: electrical; ground cable.consequences of defect: if the cable breaks when maximum electrical loads arebeing placed on vehicle, headlights could suddenly dim or wipers could slowdown. This would reduce visibility in severe weather or nighttime drivingconditions. An accident could result.note: if dimming occurs, restricting the use of other electrical accessoriescould partially restore some of the headlight brightness or wiper speed.

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