NHTSA Recall 87V078000
NHTSA Campaign Id 87V078000; Date: May. 26, 1987
A perforated diaphragm can allow fuel to leak from thefuel pump into the underhood area. This could ultimately result in anunderhood fire without prior warning. Such a fire could spread to thepassenger compartment.
Recalled Vehicles:
1985 Chevrolet Spectrum; 1986 Chevrolet Spectrum
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 108,268
Recall Summary:
Vehicles may experience perforation of the fuel pump diaphragm. Excessive alcohol content in the fuel promotes degradation of the diaphragm coating resulting in radial cracking of the diaphragm.
How to Fix:
A fuel ventilation hose kit will be installed to prevent fuel from escaping into the engine compartment if the fuel pump diaphragm leaks and thereby reduce the possibility of an underhood fire.
Recall Notes:
System: fuelvehicle description: passenger cars.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 22, 1987
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