NHTSA Recall 79V091000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V091000; Date: Apr. 5, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Buick Skylark; 1980 Chevrolet Citation; 1980 Oldsmobile Omega; 1980 Pontiac Phoenix
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 4,626
Recall Summary:
Fuel hoses may be incorrectly positioned and contact the right front drive axle boot during vehicle operation. After a period of time, the rotating boot could wear a hole in the fuel hose, resulting in fule leakage.
How to Fix:
If proper clearance is not present, the metal fuel pipe will be reformed upwards to correct the problem, without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: fuel; fuel hose. Consequences of defect: leaking fuel could lead to a fire in the enginecompartment, vehicle damage, and personal injury to passengers.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 1, 1979
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