Recall campaign · NHTSA 88V016000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1988-02-09.

Recall campaignNHTSA 88V016000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
463
Reported to NHTSA
1988-02-09
Owners notified
1988-02-25

Defect description

FUEL TANK LOWER FILLER PIPE MAY CONTAIN SMALL HOLES AT SOME SPOT WELDS USED TO ATTACH A MOUNTING BRACKET.

Safety risk

FUEL COULD LEAK FROM THE PIPE DURING REFUELING ORTURNING AND SPILL FUEL IN EXCESS OF AMOUNT PRESCRIBED BY FMVSS 301.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE FUEL TANK LOWER FILLER PIPE.

Notes

SYSTEM: FUEL TANK/FMVSS 301.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS.

Scope of coverage

6 model years across 6 models.

ModelYears on record
Chevrolet G101987
Chevrolet G201987
Chevrolet G301987
GMC G151987
GMC G251987
GMC G351987

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.