NHTSA Recall 82V106000
NHTSA Campaign Id 82V106000; Date: Nov. 1, 1982
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Chevrolet Chevette; 1981 Chevrolet Chevette; 1982 Chevrolet Chevette; 1980 Pontiac T1000; 1981 Pontiac T1000; 1982 Pontiac T1000
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 106,651
Recall Summary:
The carburetor fuel inlet housing plug in the side of the carburetor may come out.
How to Fix:
The dealer will install a retaining clip on the carburetor inlet plug to prevent fuel leakage, without charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 1. 6 liter engines. System: fuel; carburetor fuel inlet plug. Consequences of defect: fuel would leak from the carburetor and, under certaincircumstances could start an underhood fire which could spread to the rest ofthe vehicle. This could cause burn injuries to vehicle passengers.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 12, 1982
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