Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 88V036000

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

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1988-03-23.

Recall campaignNHTSA 88V036000

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
7,665
Reported to NHTSA
1988-03-23
Owners notified
1988-04-14

Defect description

PERFORATION OF THE FUEL TANK OR THE ATTACHED FUEL FEED PIPE DUE TO CORROSION OF THE TANK OR FUEL FEED PIPE MATERIALS.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE FUELTANK AND ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A FIRE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. SUCH A FIRE COULDSPREAD TO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

Manufacturer remedy

THE FUEL TANK WILL BE REPLACED ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.

Notes

SYSTEM: FUEL TANK OR FUEL FEED PIPE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
Chevrolet Spectrum1988 1987

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.