Storage: tank assemblyRecall 78V-248 · 1976–1977 Chevrolet Chevette
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 78V-248 covers 320,000 1976–1977 Chevrolet Chevette for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on November 16, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V248000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
THE FUEL SYSTEM MAY NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE COLLISION FROM THE REAR, EXCESSIVE FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSTALL PLASTIC SHIELDS AROUND THE FRONT CORNERS OF THE FUEL TANK, AND LARGER WASHERS ON CERTAIN REAR SUSPENSION PARTS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE SAFETY STANDARD. THIS WILL BE PERFORMED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FUEL LEAKAGE FOLLOWING AN IMPACT COULD LEAD TO AVEHICLE FIRE AND SERIOUS INJURIES TO PASSENGERS.
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 September 1, 1975 to July 1, 1977. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.