Fuel injection system: injectorsRecall 82V-096 · Buick and Cadillac vehicles

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 82V-096 covers 12,721 Buick and Cadillac vehicles for a fuel injection system: injectors problem, reported to NHTSA on October 7, 1982.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected12,7215 models
ReportedOct 7, 1982Owners notified Oct 11, 1982
Complaints since1Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 82V096000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

POSSIBLE FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR AT THE THROTTLE BODY INJECTION FUEL FEED PIPE CONNECTION ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES.

What to do

The fix

THE FUEL FEED LINE FITTING BOLT AND TWO WASHERS WILL BE REPLACED BY THE DEALER AT NO COST TO OWNER.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0 LITER ENGINES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL FEED PIPE CONNECTION.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT WHEN FUEL LEAKAGEOCCURS, A FIRE COULD START AND COULD SPREAD TO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT,CAUSING SERIOUS 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.

5 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from August 1, 1982 to September 1, 1982. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.