NHTSA Recall 79V151000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V151000; Date: Jun. 13, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Buick Skyhawk; 1979 Chevrolet Monza; 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire; 1979 Pontiac Sunbird
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 42,977
Recall Summary:
The carburetor fuel feed hose may not have been properly positioned during assembly. As a result the hose could come in contact with or be too close to the engine emission exhaust system gas recirculation valve. This can cause the hose to rupture.
How to Fix:
The dealer will inspect the fuel feed hose and reposition it, if necessary. Also, any damaged hose will be replaced.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: fuel; lines, hoses, non-metallic. Consequences of defect: a ruptured fuel hose would allow fuel leakage. If anignition source is present a fire could result and cause an accident andpersonal injury. Note: until vehicle can be serviced, driver should be alerted to any odor ofgasoline or indications of smoke from the engine compartment. If any of theseconditions are observed, the vehicle should be brought to a safe stop out oftraffic. The hood should not be opened until the engine has cooled or drivercould burn fingers.
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