NHTSA Recall # | 27170 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 88V189000 |
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Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Supplier | CHEVROLET |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | CAVALIER |
Model Year | 1989 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
Date of notification | 19/01/89 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/10/88 |
End date of manufacturing | 01/11/88 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 06/12/88 |
Report created | 15/12/88 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 13095 |
Defect summary | A fuel tank leak could occur due to small creases on the tank underside cracking during pressure cycling which occurs during normal operation. |
Consequence summary | In presence of an ignition source, this condition couldresult in a fire. |
Corrective action | Replace fuel tank. |
Recall notes | System: fuel tank. Vehicle description: passenger cars with 2. 0l or 2. 8l engines. |