NHTSA recall 85V151000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 85V151000 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Reported | 1985-11-19 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Units potentially affected | 27942 |
What is wrong
THE FUEL FEED AND FUEL RETURN PIPE ASSEMBLIES INCLUDES A HOSE WHICH MAY CONTACT THE POINTED END OF THE RADIATOR SHROUD ATTACHING SCREW. THIS COULD CAUSE A GASOLINE LEAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF FUEL LEAK DEVELOPS IT COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE AND BURN INJURIES TO OCCUPANTS.
The remedy
REPOSITION FUEL LINES TO PRECLUDE CONTACT WITH RADIATOR SHROUD ATTACHING SCREW.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
| 1985 CHEVROLET CAPRICE | Built 1984-04-01 to 1985-04-01. |
|---|---|
| 1985 PONTIAC PARISIENNE | Built 1984-04-01 to 1985-04-01. |
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