NHTSA Recall 83V027000
NHTSA Campaign Id 83V027000; Date: Mar. 4, 1983
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Chevrolet Chevette; 1981 Chevrolet Chevette; 1982 Chevrolet Chevette; 1981 Pontiac T1000; 1982 Pontiac T1000
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 491,736
Recall Summary:
The carburetor fuel plug may come out and fuel could leak from the carburetor.
How to Fix:
The dealer will install a retaining clip on the carburetor inlet plug to prevent it from dislodging, at no charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 1. 6 liter engines andcalifornia emission systems. System: fuel systems, carburetor fuel inlet housing plug. Consequences of defect: when a fuel leak occurs in the presence of a source ofignition, a fire could occur without warning.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 12, 1982
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