CHEVROLET CAPRICE 1990: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 90V096000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | CAPRICE | 1990 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1990-05-21 | 1990-05-18 | 1990-05-31 |
Production Dates: 1989-03-01 - 1990-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 21415
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
PLASTIC FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLIES MAY DEVELOP LEAKS.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO STATICCHARGE BUILD UPS FOUND IN THE PLASTIC FUEL LINES AND FUEL FILTER WHICH MAY ACTAS AN IGNITION SOURCE.
Remedy
REPLACE PLASTIC ASSEMBLY WITH METAL FUEL FILTER AND BRACKET.
Notes
SYSTEM: PLASTIC FUEL FILTER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: POLICE AND TAXI MODEL PASSENGER CARS.
