NHTSA Recall 78V207000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V207000; Date: Sep. 26, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Chevrolet P30; 1978 Chevrolet P30; 1978 GMC P35
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 2,024
Recall Summary:
The fuel tank fusible bushing element may have melted due to extremely high temperatures encountered when the tanks were exposed to direct sunlight rays during chassis storage.
How to Fix:
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel tank vent plug without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with school bus chassis. System: fuel; fuel tank venting system. Consequences of defect: fuel leakage may occur and if an ignition source ispresent, a fire could start and cause serious injury to vehicle occupants.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 7, 1978
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