Recall campaign · NHTSA 82V096000

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1982-10-07.

Recall campaignNHTSA 82V096000

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
12,721
Reported to NHTSA
1982-10-07
Owners notified
1982-10-11

Defect description

POSSIBLE FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR AT THE THROTTLE BODY INJECTION FUEL FEED PIPE CONNECTION ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES.

Manufacturer remedy

THE FUEL FEED LINE FITTING BOLT AND TWO WASHERS WILL BE REPLACED BY THE DEALER AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0 LITER ENGINES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL FEED PIPE CONNECTION.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT WHEN FUEL LEAKAGEOCCURS, A FIRE COULD START AND COULD SPREAD TO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT,CAUSING SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY TO PASSENGERS.

Scope of coverage

5 model years across 5 models.

ModelYears on record
Buick Skyhawk1983
Cadillac Cimarron1983
Chevrolet Cavalier1983
OLDSMOBILE Firenza1983
Pontiac 20001983

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.