| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 77V163000 |
| Summary | 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. |
| Remedy | 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. |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 07E088000 |
| Summary | 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. |
| Remedy | 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 SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19770801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 78V139000 |
| Summary | 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. |
| Remedy | 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. |
Data updated January 2023
1978 Pontiac Phoenix Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 1978 Pontiac Phoenix have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 1978 Pontiac Phoenix has atleast 3 recalls.Q: What are the 1978 Pontiac Phoenix recalls?
A: The 1978 Pontiac Phoenix recalls include: SUSPENSION:REAR, EQUIPMENT, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN.
A: Yes, the 1978 Pontiac Phoenix has atleast 3 recalls.Q: What are the 1978 Pontiac Phoenix recalls?
A: The 1978 Pontiac Phoenix recalls include: SUSPENSION:REAR, EQUIPMENT, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN.