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.