Structure: frame and membersRecall 79V-092 · Chevrolet and Pontiac vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 79V-092 covers 10,751 Chevrolet and Pontiac vehicles for a structure: frame and members problem, reported to NHTSA on April 5, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V092000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 fix
LONGITUDINAL BODY BARS WILL BE WELDED AND BOLTED IN THE PROPER POSITION WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1978 to March 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.