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NHTSA recall 79V098000

Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil springs

Buick Skylark and 3 more

Reported Apr 17, 197923,725 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Aug 1, 1978 – Mar 1, 1979

The defect

The front suspension coil spring may have a larger than desired inside diameter of the lower coil where it rests on the spring seat. This could allow the spring to be forced over the lower spring seat due to suspension forces.

The remedy

Dealer will inspect and replace incorrect front suspension coil springs without charge.

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

Buick Skylark
1980
Chevrolet Citation
1980
Oldsmobile Omega
1980
Pontiac Phoenix
1980

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: suspension; front coil.consequences of defect: this condition would cause brake hose and suspensiondamage. Tire damage may also occur with continued vehicle operation. Damage toany of these components could cause loss of vehicle control and an accident.