1985 CHEVROLET CAPRICE RECALL - #85V151000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : DELIVERY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE FUEL FEED AND FUEL RETURN PIPE ASSEMBLIES INCLUDES A HOSE WHICH MAY CONTACT THE POINTED END OF THE RADIATOR SHROUD ATTACHING SCREW. THIS COULD CAUSE A GASOLINE LEAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF FUEL LEAK DEVELOPS IT COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE AND BURN INJURIES TO OCCUPANTS.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1985 CHEVROLET CAPRICE |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/1984 - 4/1/1985 |
| Recalled on |
12/2/1985 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
27,942 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
THE FUEL FEED AND FUEL RETURN PIPE ASSEMBLIES INCLUDES A HOSE WHICH MAY CONTACT THE POINTED END OF THE RADIATOR SHROUD ATTACHING SCREW. THIS COULD CAUSE A GASOLINE LEAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF FUEL LEAK DEVELOPS IT COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE AND BURN INJURIES TO OCCUPANTS. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
REPOSITION FUEL LINES TO PRECLUDE CONTACT WITH RADIATOR SHROUD ATTACHING SCREW. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: FUEL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
| See also |
1985 CHEVROLET CAPRICE Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
1985 CHEVROLET CAPRICE Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Feb 23, 2001 - 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION AFTER A GM GOODWRENCH REMANUFACTURED 4.3L V6 ENGINE IS INSTALLED. *TT
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