PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE IN FUEL CAP MAY STICK DURING THE TURN TO VENT FUNCTION
— Recall Campaign #88V072000
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE IN FUEL CAP MAY STICK DURING THE TURN TO VENT FUNCTION, CAUSING THE VALVE TO REMAIN OPEN.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 538 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
88V072000
| Manufacturer: | General Motors, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | April 26, 1988 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 88V072000 |
| Units affected: | 538 |
- Description:
- PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE IN FUEL CAP MAY STICK DURING THE TURN TO VENT FUNCTION, CAUSING THE VALVE TO REMAIN OPEN.
- Consequeces:
- THIS COULD RESULT IN FUEL SPILLAGE DURING AND AFTER ACOLLISION AND POSSIBLY A FIRE. VEHICLES WOULD NOT BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS301.
- Corrective action:
- INSTALL NEW FUEL CAP.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: FUEL FILLER CAP/FMVSS 301.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.