NHTSA Campaign 92V106000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Issued by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · Reported Jul 17, 1992 · 20 vehicles affected
What's wrong
THE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECT SUSPENSION UPPER SPRING SEAT AT THE RIGHT-REAR POSITION. IF THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A REAR IMPACT ACCIDENT, THE RIGHT-HAND REAR WHEEL HOUSE FLANGE COULD SEVER THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE AND SPILL FUEL.
Consequence
THESE VEHICLES ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 301,FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY. SPILLED FUEL IN A LOW SPEED ACCIDENT CAN RESULT IN AFIRE.
Remedy
INSPECT AND REPLACE INCORRECT UPPER SPRING SEAT WITH THE CORRECT PART.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUICK | SKYLARK | 1992 | 20 |
| PONTIAC | GRAND AM | 1992 | 20 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 92V106000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.