CHEVROLET CAMARO 1982: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| Make : CHEVROLET | Model : CAMARO | Year : 1982 |
| Build Dates : 1981-07-01 - 1982-07-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 82V076000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1982-07-22 | Date Received by ODI: 1982-07-29 | Date Added to Database: 1982-08-06 |
| Manufacturers Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 24455 | ||
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Summary:
FUEL TANK VENTILATOR VALVE IN THE FUEL SYSTEM MAY PRODUCE A LOUD AND PERSISTENT "WHISTLE" DURING VENTING OF THE TANK. IF THE FUEL FILLER CAP IS REMOVED WHILE THIS CONDITION EXISTS AND THE TANK IS MORE THAN 3/4 FULL, GASOLINE MAY BE FORCED OUT OF THE FILLER NECK ONTO BYSTANDERS. |
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Consequence:
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT IF INTRODUCED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE. |
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENTILATOR AND PRESSURE CONTROL VALVES WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FUEL INJECTION ENGINES.YSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK VENTILATOR VALVE.: FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT IN THE PRESENCEOF AN IGNITION SOURCE. |
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