NHTSA Campaign 78V207000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Issued by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · Reported Sep 26, 1978 · 2,024 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Remedy

THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENT PLUG WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
CHEVROLET P30 1977 2,024
CHEVROLET P30 1978 2,024
GMC P35 1978 2,024

Source: NHTSA Campaign 78V207000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.