NHTSA Recall 82V076000
NHTSA Campaign Id 82V076000; Date: Jul. 29, 1982
Consequence of defect: fire and personal injury could result if introduced to an ignition source.
Recalled Vehicles:
1982 Chevrolet Camaro; 1982 Pontiac Firebird
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 24,455
Recall Summary:
Fuel tank ventilator valve in the fuel system may produce a loud and persistent "whistle" during venting of the tank. If the fuel filler cap is removed while this condition exists and the tank is more than 3/4 full, gasoline may be forced out of the filler neck onto bystanders.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel tank ventilator and pressure control valves without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with fuel injection engines. Ystem: fuel; fuel tank ventilator valve. : fire and personal injury could result in the presenceof an ignition source.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 22, 1982
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