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NHTSA recall 79V092000

Structure › Frame and members

Chevrolet Citation and 1 more

Reported Apr 5, 197910,751 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Aug 1, 1978 – Mar 1, 1979

The defect

The longitudinal body bars at the rear control arm location may not have been adequately welded into the structure. Some of these bars may have been pulled down from the body during shipment with resulting damage to the brake or fuel lines. Separation of the control arm attachment may also result.

The remedy

Longitudinal body bars will be welded and bolted in the proper position without charge to owner.

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Vehicles in this recall

Chevrolet Citation
1980
Pontiac Phoenix
1980

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: suspension; longitudinal body bars.consequences of defect: separation of the control arm attachment or damage tothe brake line could cause loss of vehicle control and an accident. Fuel linedamage may lead to a vehicle fire and personal injury to passengers.