Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 77V-049 · 1964–1970 Opel Kadett
GEN MTRS CORP-OVERSEAS recall 77V-049 covers 155,035 1964–1970 Opel Kadett for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on April 6, 1977.
Source: NHTSA recall 77V049000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, BOTH THE FUEL LINE TO THE FUEL INLET PIPE CONNECTION AND FUEL INLET PIPE TO CARBURETOR CONNECTION MAY SEPARATE IN SERVICE, RESULTING IN UNDERHOOD FUEL LEAKAGE.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL CLAMPS ON FUEL LINE AND REPAIR FUEL INLET PIPE TO CARBURETOR, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK, LINE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT WHEN LEAKAGE OCCURS, AVEHICLE FIRE AND SERIOUS INJURY TO PASSENGERS COULD RESULT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.