Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 82V076000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1982-07-29.

Recall campaignNHTSA 82V076000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
24,455
Reported to NHTSA
1982-07-29
Owners notified
1982-07-22

Defect description

FUEL TANK VENTILATOR VALVE IN THE FUEL SYSTEM MAY PRODUCE A LOUD AND PERSISTENT "WHISTLE" DURING VENTING OF THE TANK. IF THE FUEL FILLER CAP IS REMOVED WHILE THIS CONDITION EXISTS AND THE TANK IS MORE THAN 3/4 FULL, GASOLINE MAY BE FORCED OUT OF THE FILLER NECK ONTO BYSTANDERS.

Safety risk

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT IF INTRODUCED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENTILATOR AND PRESSURE CONTROL VALVES WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FUEL INJECTION ENGINES.YSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK VENTILATOR VALVE.: FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT IN THE PRESENCEOF AN IGNITION SOURCE.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Chevrolet Camaro1982
Pontiac Firebird1982

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.