NHTSA Recall # | 28661 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 88V072000 |
MFG Compaign # | |
Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Supplier | CADILLAC |
Brand | CADILLAC |
Model | ALLANTE |
Model Year | 1988 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:F |
Date of notification | 06/05/88 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/09/87 |
End date of manufacturing | 01/11/87 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 26/04/88 |
Report created | 03/05/88 |
Regulation part number | 571 |
FMV safety standard number | 301 |
Estimated number of affected units | 538 |
Defect summary | Pressure relief valve in fuel cap may stick during the turn to vent function, causing the valve to remain open. |
Consequence summary | This could result in fuel spillage during and after acollision and possibly a fire. Vehicles would not be in compliance with fmvss301. |
Corrective action | Install new fuel cap. |
Recall notes | System: fuel filler cap/fmvss 301. Vehicle description: passenger cars. |