GMC G35 1984: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 84V133000
Make | Model | Year |
---|---|---|
GMC | G35 | 1984 |
Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
1984-11-15 | 1984-10-16 | 1984-11-09 |
Production Dates: 1983-11-01 - 1984-05-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 11305
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301
DUE TO A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE, THE FUEL CAP MAY IMPROPERLY SEAL THE END OF THE FILLER PIPE. THIS FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, AN IMPROPERLY SEALED FILLER PIPE COULD ALLOW FUEL SPILLAGE.
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE FUEL CAPS ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES WITHOUT CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM; FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE MOUNTING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LEAKING FUEL COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE ANDPERSONAL INJURY TO PASSENGERS IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.