Tank assembly: mountingRecall 74V-050 · 1974 Chevrolet Corvette

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 74V-050 covers 2,937 1974 Chevrolet Corvette for a tank assembly: mounting problem, reported to NHTSA on March 25, 1974.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected2,9371 model

ReportedMar 25, 1974Owners notified Mar 25, 1974

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 74V050000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

What to do

The fix

The remedy has not been described yet.

CHEVROLET CAMPAIGN NO 74-C-13.POSSIBILITY THAT THE FUEL TANK RETURN LINEFITTING MAY HAVE A THIN WALL SECTION THAT COULD BREAK.IF THIS OCCURS FUELBEING RETURNED TO THE GASOLINE TANK WILL BE SPILLED AROUND THE TAIL PIPE OUTLETAS LONG AS THE ENGINE CONTINUES TO RUN.IF, UNDER THESE CONDITIONS THE VEHICLEBACKFIRES OR SPARKS ARE EMITTED FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, THE FUEL VAPOR CAN BEIGNITED.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING FUEL LINES WHERE NECESSARY).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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Vehicles in this recall

Chevrolet Corvette1974