PONTIAC T1000 1980: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 82V106000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PONTIAC | T1000 | 1980 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1982-11-12 | 1982-11-01 | 1982-11-03 |
Production Dates: 1979-10-01 - 1982-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 106651
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
THE CARBURETOR FUEL INLET HOUSING PLUG IN THE SIDE OF THE CARBURETOR MAY COME OUT.
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A RETAINING CLIP ON THE CARBURETOR INLET PLUG TO PREVENT FUEL LEAKAGE, WITHOUT CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.6 LITER ENGINES.SYSTEM: FUEL; CARBURETOR FUEL INLET PLUG.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FUEL WOULD LEAK FROM THE CARBURETOR AND, UNDER CERTAINCIRCUMSTANCES COULD START AN UNDERHOOD FIRE WHICH COULD SPREAD TO THE REST OFTHE VEHICLE. THIS COULD CAUSE BURN INJURIES TO VEHICLE PASSENGERS.
