2001 CHEVROLET IMPALA RECALL - #01V136000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : DELIVERY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.4L ENGINE AND NON-ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." A FUEL RETURN LINE CAN BECOME SEVERED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, RESULTING IN FUEL SPILLAGE.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2001 CHEVROLET IMPALA |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1999 - 3/31/2001 |
| Recalled on |
4/26/2001 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
6/29/2001 |
| # Affected |
126,745 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.4L ENGINE AND NON-ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." A FUEL RETURN LINE CAN BECOME SEVERED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, RESULTING IN FUEL SPILLAGE. |
| Consequences |
IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD OCCUR. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER BRACKET THAT WILL MAINTAIN POSITIONING OF THE FUEL LINE IN A FRONTAL CRASH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 29, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020. |
| Notes |
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2001 CHEVROLET IMPALA Recall for SEAT BELTS
2001 CHEVROLET IMPALA Recall for AIR BAGS
2001 CHEVROLET IMPALA Recall for AIR BAGS, SIDE/WINDOW
2001 CHEVROLET IMPALA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2001 CHEVROLET IMPALA Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION
2001 CHEVROLET IMPALA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2001 CHEVROLET IMPALA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM, MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
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