1980 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE RECALL - #82V106000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : CARBURETOR SYSTEM
THE CARBURETOR FUEL INLET HOUSING PLUG IN THE SIDE OF THE CARBURETOR MAY COME OUT.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1980 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/1979 - 3/1/1982 |
| Recalled on |
11/3/1982 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
11/12/1982 |
| # Affected |
106,651 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM |
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| Description |
THE CARBURETOR FUEL INLET HOUSING PLUG IN THE SIDE OF THE CARBURETOR MAY COME OUT. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A RETAINING CLIP ON THE CARBURETOR INLET PLUG TO PREVENT FUEL LEAKAGE, WITHOUT CHARGE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.6 LITER ENGINES.SYSTEM: FUEL; CARBURETOR FUEL INLET PLUG.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FUEL WOULD LEAK FROM THE CARBURETOR AND, UNDER CERTAINCIRCUMSTANCES COULD START AN UNDERHOOD FIRE WHICH COULD SPREAD TO THE REST OFTHE VEHICLE. THIS COULD CAUSE BURN INJURIES TO VEHICLE PASSENGERS. |
| See also |
1980 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, RETRACTOR
1980 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, CARBURETOR SYSTEM
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