1985 CHEVROLET C7 RECALL - #85V110000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM : FUEL RAIL
THE FUEL RETURN HOSE BETWEEN THE SWITCHING VALVE AND THE FUEL TANK SENDING UNITS MAY BE INCORRECTLY CONNECTED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FUEL SUPPLIED BY ONE TANK IS RETURNED TO THE OTHER TANK WHICH COULD OVERFILL AND LEAK. FUEL COULD IGNITE AND CAUSE A FIRE.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1985 CHEVROLET C7 |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/1984 - 5/1/1985 |
| Recalled on |
9/24/1985 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
1,008 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL |
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| Description |
THE FUEL RETURN HOSE BETWEEN THE SWITCHING VALVE AND THE FUEL TANK SENDING UNITS MAY BE INCORRECTLY CONNECTED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FUEL SUPPLIED BY ONE TANK IS RETURNED TO THE OTHER TANK WHICH COULD OVERFILL AND LEAK. FUEL COULD IGNITE AND CAUSE A FIRE. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
REPOSITION FUEL RETURN HOSES AND REPLACE FUEL VAPOR CANISTER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DUAL 50GALLON FUEL TANKS AND HEAVY DUTY GAS EMISSIONS.SYSTEM: HOSES, FUEL RETURN. |
| See also |
1985 CHEVROLET C7 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1985 CHEVROLET C7 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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