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1973 Pontiac GRAND PRIX Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Recall


NHTSA Recall #	50197
NHTSA Compaign #	73V186000
MFG Compaign #
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Supplier	PONTIAC
Brand	PONTIAC
Model	GRAND PRIX
Model Year	1973
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Date of notification	12/09/73
Begin date of manufacuring	01/08/72
End date of manufacturing	01/05/73
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	14/09/73
Report created	12/10/79
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FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	685434
Defect summary
Consequence summary
Corrective action
Recall notes	General motor campaign no 73-c-8. Possibility that the fuel line accumulatorwelch plug may become dislodged, allowing the fuel to siphon from the fuel tankonto the surface under the car when the engine is not running. If thiscondition exists spilled fuel can accumulate and a spark or flame could cause afire and injury to persons in the vicinity.(correct by inspecting andreplacing with a fuel hose and hose support).

What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
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What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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1973 Pontiac GRAND PRIX Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Recall

1973 Pontiac GRAND PRIX Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Recall

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