NHTSA Campaign 85V151000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Issued by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · Reported Nov 19, 1985 · 27,942 vehicles affected

What's wrong

THE FUEL FEED AND FUEL RETURN PIPE ASSEMBLIES INCLUDES A HOSE WHICH MAY CONTACT THE POINTED END OF THE RADIATOR SHROUD ATTACHING SCREW. THIS COULD CAUSE A GASOLINE LEAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF FUEL LEAK DEVELOPS IT COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE AND BURN INJURIES TO OCCUPANTS.

Remedy

REPOSITION FUEL LINES TO PRECLUDE CONTACT WITH RADIATOR SHROUD ATTACHING SCREW.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
CHEVROLET CAPRICE 1985 27,942
PONTIAC PARISIENNE 1985 27,942

Source: NHTSA Campaign 85V151000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.