Recall campaign · NHTSA 85V110000

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1985-09-11.

Recall campaignNHTSA 85V110000

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,008
Reported to NHTSA
1985-09-11

Defect description

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
Chevrolet C61985
Chevrolet C71985
GMC C61985
GMC C71985

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.