NHTSA Recall 82V080000
NHTSA Campaign Id 82V080000; Date: Aug. 24, 1982
Recalled Vehicles:
1982 Buick Regal
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 1,167
Recall Summary:
The fuel inlet pipe may develop cracks at the flared end leading into the carburetor due to vibrations in operation. These cracks could result in fuel leakage.
How to Fix:
Dealer will install a new fuel inlet pipe on the involved vehicles, free of charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with turbo charged v6 engines. System: fuel; fuel inlet pipe. Consequences of defect: fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source mayresult in a vehicle fire and personal injury to passengers. Note: prior to correction the owner is advised to be alert to evidence of smokecoming from the engine compartment.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 31, 1982
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