NHTSA Recall 97V105000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V105000; Date: Jun. 23, 1997
Fuel leakage from a torn seal can result in a fire if an ignition source is present.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Chevrolet Corvette
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 3,792
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles have a torn fuel tank sending unit/pump seal. This can cause fuel odor and/or leakage at the attachment location.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the left and right hand fuel tank assemblies (including fuel sending unit and pump).
Recall Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification will begin during July 1997. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 15, 1997
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