NHTSA Campaign 94V044001
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Issued by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · Reported Apr 5, 1994 · 2,595 vehicles affected
What's wrong
VEHICLES ALTERED BY PAS, INC. HAVE COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS FUEL TANKS THAT CAN DEVELOP STRESS CORROSION, WHICH CRACK THE E-GLASS WRAPPING. THIS STRESS CORROSION CRACKING CAN LEAD TO TANK RUPTURES.
Consequence
IF THE TANK RUPTURES, PERSONAL INJURY TO INDIVIDUALS IN OR NEAR THE VEHICLE MAY OCCUR.
Remedy
GM IS OFFERING TO EXCHANGE THESE VEHICLES WITH A COMPARABLY EQUIPPED 1994 GASOLINE 1/2 OR 3/4 TON GM PICKUP. IF THE OWNER CHOOSES NOT TO EXCHANGE THE NATURAL GAS VEHICLE, GM WILL REPURCHASE THE VEHICLE.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | C10 | 1992 | 2,595 |
| CHEVROLET | C10 | 1993 | 2,595 |
| CHEVROLET | C20 | 1992 | 2,595 |
| CHEVROLET | C20 | 1993 | 2,595 |
| GMC | C15 | 1992 | 2,595 |
| GMC | C15 | 1993 | 2,595 |
| GMC | C25 | 1992 | 2,595 |
| GMC | C25 | 1993 | 2,595 |
| GMC | SIERRA | 1992 | 2,595 |
| GMC | SIERRA | 1993 | 2,595 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 94V044001 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.