1978 CHEVROLET P30 Recall - Campaign #78V207000

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1978 CHEVROLET P30 RECALL - #78V207000

RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY

THE FUEL TANK FUSIBLE BUSHING ELEMENT MAY HAVE MELTED DUE TO EXTREMELY HIGH TEMPERATURES ENCOUNTERED WHEN THE TANKS WERE EXPOSED TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT RAYS DURING CHASSIS STORAGE.

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Vehicle 1978 CHEVROLET P30 Manufacturer GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Manufactured between 8/1/1977 - 7/1/1978 Recalled on 10/12/1979 Influenced by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Owners Notified on 10/7/1978 # Affected 2,024 Recalled for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Description THE FUEL TANK FUSIBLE BUSHING ELEMENT MAY HAVE MELTED DUE TO EXTREMELY HIGH TEMPERATURES ENCOUNTERED WHEN THE TANKS WERE EXPOSED TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT RAYS DURING CHASSIS STORAGE. Consequences Corrective action THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENT PLUG WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK VENTING SYSTEM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR AND IF AN IGNITION SOURCE ISPRESENT, A FIRE COULD START AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS. See also 1978 CHEVROLET P30 Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 1978 CHEVROLET P30 Recall for PARKING BRAKE, INDICATOR LIGHT 1978 CHEVROLET P30 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS