1979 PONTIAC SUNBIRD RECALL - #79V151000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : DELIVERY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE CARBURETOR FUEL FEED HOSE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY POSITIONED DURING ASSEMBLY. AS A RESULT THE HOSE COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH OR BE TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE EMISSION EXHAUST SYSTEM GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE. THIS CAN CAUSE THE HOSE TO RUPTURE.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1979 PONTIAC SUNBIRD |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1978 - 3/1/1979 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
42,977 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
THE CARBURETOR FUEL FEED HOSE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY POSITIONED DURING ASSEMBLY. AS A RESULT THE HOSE COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH OR BE TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE EMISSION EXHAUST SYSTEM GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE. THIS CAN CAUSE THE HOSE TO RUPTURE. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE FUEL FEED HOSE AND REPOSITION IT, IF NECESSARY. ALSO, ANY DAMAGED HOSE WILL BE REPLACED. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; LINES, HOSES, NON-METALLIC.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A RUPTURED FUEL HOSE WOULD ALLOW FUEL LEAKAGE. IF ANIGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT A FIRE COULD RESULT AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT ANDPERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: UNTIL VEHICLE CAN BE SERVICED, DRIVER SHOULD BE ALERTED TO ANY ODOR OFGASOLINE OR INDICATIONS OF SMOKE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. IF ANY OF THESECONDITIONS ARE OBSERVED, THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE BROUGHT TO A SAFE STOP OUT OFTRAFFIC. THE HOOD SHOULD NOT BE OPENED UNTIL THE ENGINE HAS COOLED OR DRIVERCOULD BURN FINGERS. |
| See also |
1979 PONTIAC SUNBIRD Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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