NHTSA Recall 82V021000
NHTSA Campaign Id 82V021000; Date: Mar. 8, 1982
Recalled Vehicles:
1982 Buick Century; 1982 Buick Skyhawk; 1982 Buick Skylark; 1982 Cadillac Cimarron; 1982 Chevrolet Cavalier; 1982 Chevrolet Celebrity; 1982 Chevrolet Citation; 1982 Oldsmobile Cutlass; 1982 Oldsmobile Firenza; 1982 Oldsmobile Omega; 1982 Pontiac 6000; 1982 Pontiac J2000; 1982 Pontiac Phoenix
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 519,329
Recall Summary:
Under certaain conditions, the hose clamps on the fuel tank filler pipe and fuel tank filler vent pipe could fracture. The fracture of these clamps could cause fuel leakage at any of the four pipe to hose connections. Leakage can occur during refueling, or while driving, if the fuel tank is above 3/4 full.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and replace the hose clamps on the fuel tank filler pipe and vent pipe at no cost to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: fuel; fuel tank, filler and vent pipes. Consequences of defect: if an ignition source is present when fuel leakageoccurs, a fire could start and cause vehicle damage and serious personalinjury. Note: until the vehicle can be inspected and the necessary modifications aremade, the fuel tank should not be filled more than 3/4 full. Also, the dealershould be contacted immediately if any fuel leakage is detected.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 15, 1982
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