Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 79V-091 · Buick and Chevrolet vehicles

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 79V-091 covers 4,626 Buick and Chevrolet vehicles for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on April 5, 1979.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected4,6264 models

ReportedApr 5, 1979Owners notified Apr 1, 1979

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 79V091000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

FUEL HOSES MAY BE INCORRECTLY POSITIONED AND CONTACT THE RIGHT FRONT DRIVE AXLE BOOT DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME, THE ROTATING BOOT COULD WEAR A HOLE IN THE FUEL HOSE, RESULTING IN FULE LEAKAGE.

What to do

The fix

IF PROPER CLEARANCE IS NOT PRESENT, THE METAL FUEL PIPE WILL BE REFORMED UPWARDS TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LEAKING FUEL COULD LEAD TO A FIRE IN THE ENGINECOMPARTMENT, VEHICLE DAMAGE, AND PERSONAL INJURY TO PASSENGERS.

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

4 models

Vehicles in this recall

Buick Skylark1980

Chevrolet Citation1980

Oldsmobile Omega1980

Pontiac Phoenix1980

Built from August 1, 1978 to March 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.