NHTSA Recall 79V197000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V197000; Date: Aug. 30, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Cadillac Seville
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 41,508
Recall Summary:
Due to fuel hose connection deterioration, the fuel hose connection from the underbody fuel pipe to the fuel rail at the rear of the engine may leak gasoline.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace the existing hose with a hypalon hose and new clamps. Dealer will also check the pressure of the fuel system at no cost to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with electronic fuelinjection. System: fuel; fuel hose. Consequences of defect: if a gas leak were to develop in the presence of anignition source, a vehicle fire and passenger injury could result.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 31, 1979
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