Fuel system, gasoline: storageRecall 73V-186 · Pontiac vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 73V-186 covers 685,434 Pontiac vehicles for a fuel system, gasoline: storage problem, reported to NHTSA on September 14, 1973.
Source: NHTSA recall 73V186000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
GENERAL MOTOR CAMPAIGN NO 73-C-8.POSSIBILITY THAT THE FUEL LINE ACCUMULATORWELCH PLUG MAY BECOME DISLODGED, ALLOWING THE FUEL TO SIPHON FROM THE FUEL TANKONTO THE SURFACE UNDER THE CAR WHEN THE ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING.IF THISCONDITION EXISTS SPILLED FUEL CAN ACCUMULATE AND A SPARK OR FLAME COULD CAUSE AFIRE AND INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE VICINITY.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDREPLACING WITH A FUEL HOSE AND HOSE SUPPORT).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1972 to May 1, 1973. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.