VOLVO 164 1993: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
| Make : VOLVO | Model : 164 | Year : 1993 |
| Build Dates : 1990-05-01 - 1993-09-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 96V140000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1996-08-23 | Date Received by ODI: 1996-07-23 | Date Added to Database: 1996-07-24 |
| Manufacturers Involved: ALFA ROMEO, INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 5965 | ||
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Summary:
THE RUBBER FUEL FILLER PIPE CAN BECOME BRITTLE AND ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK. |
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Consequence:
IF FUEL LEAKAGE OCCURS AND AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD OCCUR. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER PIPE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY; PIPE; FILLER. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN AUGUST 1996. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ALFA ROMEO AT 1-407-856-5072. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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