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  NHTSA Recall 73V186000

NHTSA Campaign Id 73V186000; Date: Sep. 14, 1973

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1973 Pontiac Catalina 1973 Pontiac Firebird 1973 Pontiac Grand Am 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix 1973 Pontiac Grand Ville 1973 Pontiac Lemans 1973 Pontiac Ventura

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage

Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.

Affected Units:: 685,434

icon3 Recall Summary:

icon2 How to Fix:

icon4 Recall Notes:

General motor campaign no 73-c-8. Possibility that the fuel line accumulatorwelch plug may become dislodged, allowing the fuel to siphon from the fuel tankonto the surface under the car when the engine is not running. If thiscondition exists spilled fuel can accumulate and a spark or flame could cause afire and injury to persons in the vicinity. (correct by inspecting andreplacing with a fuel hose and hose support).

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 12, 1973

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