NHTSA Recall 77V024000
NHTSA Campaign Id 77V024000; Date: Feb. 16, 1977
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Pontiac Sunbird
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 314
Recall Summary:
On the involved vehicles, the incorrect fuel hose pipe was installed. Consequently, the needed special reinforcement, used to help prevent rupture of the hose and spillage of fuel resulting from an impact from the side, was omitted. This would constitute a non-compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 310, "fuel system integrity".
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install the correct fuel hose without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: fuel; fuel hose. Consequences of defect: in the event of an accident, if an ignition source ispresent, a vehicle fire and serious personal injury could occur.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 14, 1977
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