NHTSA recall 85V110000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 85V110000 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Reported | 1985-09-11 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL |
| Units potentially affected | 1008 |
What is wrong
THE FUEL RETURN HOSE BETWEEN THE SWITCHING VALVE AND THE FUEL TANK SENDING UNITS MAY BE INCORRECTLY CONNECTED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FUEL SUPPLIED BY ONE TANK IS RETURNED TO THE OTHER TANK WHICH COULD OVERFILL AND LEAK. FUEL COULD IGNITE AND CAUSE A FIRE.
The remedy
REPOSITION FUEL RETURN HOSES AND REPLACE FUEL VAPOR CANISTER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DUAL 50GALLON FUEL TANKS AND HEAVY DUTY GAS EMISSIONS.SYSTEM: HOSES, FUEL RETURN.
| 1985 CHEVROLET C6 | Built 1984-10-01 to 1985-05-01. |
|---|---|
| 1985 CHEVROLET C7 | Built 1984-10-01 to 1985-05-01. |
| 1985 GMC C6 | Built 1984-10-01 to 1985-05-01. |
| 1985 GMC C7 | Built 1984-10-01 to 1985-05-01. |
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