Vehicle recall 79V098000 · April 17, 1979
Chevrolet Citation, Oldsmobile Omega and 2 more models
The front suspension coil spring may have a larger than desired inside diameter of the lower coil where it rests on the spring seat.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect and replace incorrect front suspension coil springs without charge.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V098000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 17, 1979
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- April 1, 1979
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 23,725
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil springs
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Buick Skylark (1980): 1980
- Chevrolet Citation (1980): 1980
- Oldsmobile Omega (1980): 1980
- Pontiac Phoenix (1980): 1980
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