CHEVROLET CAPRICE 1985: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 85V151000

Make Model Year
CHEVROLET CAPRICE 1985
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1985-11-19 1985-12-02

Production Dates: 1984-04-01 - 1985-04-01

Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC

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

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 27942

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Notes

SYSTEM: FUEL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.