NHTSA Recall 94V122000
NHTSA Campaign Id 94V122000; Date: Jul. 1, 1994
This can result in an increased risk of a vehicle fire in the event of a rear impact collision.
Recalled Vehicles:
1994 Buick Skylark; 1994 Oldsmobile Achieva; 1994 Pontiac Grand Am
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 1,681
Recall Summary:
These vehicles were constructed with welds in the rear compartment pan assembly that are not sufficient to comply with the requirements pertaining to fuel tank leakage in the event of a rear impact collision. The fuel tank assemblies do not comply with fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity. "
How to Fix:
Dealer will install rivets adjacent to the locations where the suspect welds are located.
Recall Notes:
System: fuel; fuel tank assembly; fmvss 301. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact Buick service center at 1-800-521-7300 or Oldsmobile service center at 1-800-442-4547 or pontiac service center at 1-800-762-2737. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 8, 1994
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