1980 CHEVROLET CITATION RECALL - #79V092000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : FRAME AND MEMBERS
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1980 CHEVROLET CITATION |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1978 - 3/1/1979 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
4/1/1979 |
| # Affected |
10,751 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
LONGITUDINAL BODY BARS WILL BE WELDED AND BOLTED IN THE PROPER POSITION WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| 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. |
| See also |
1980 CHEVROLET CITATION Recall for SEATS
1980 CHEVROLET CITATION Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1980 CHEVROLET CITATION Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1980 CHEVROLET CITATION Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, SPRINGS, COIL SPRINGS
1980 CHEVROLET CITATION Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, COOLING UNIT AND LINES
1980 CHEVROLET CITATION Recall for STEERING, RACK AND PINION
1980 CHEVROLET CITATION Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
1980 CHEVROLET CITATION Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
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