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1981 PONTIAC PHOENIX Recall - Campaign #81V038000

 
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1981 PONTIAC PHOENIX RECALL - #81V038000

RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : 12V/24V/48V BATTERY : CABLES

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.

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Vehicle 1981 PONTIAC PHOENIX
Manufacturer GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufactured between 10/1/1980 - 12/1/1980
Recalled on 4/8/1981
Influenced by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owners Notified on 3/31/1981
# Affected 105,130
Recalled for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
 
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.
Consequences
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.
See also 1981 PONTIAC PHOENIX Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
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