Fuel injection system: fuel railRecall 85V-110 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 85V-110 covers 1,008 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a fuel injection system: fuel rail problem, reported to NHTSA on September 11, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V110000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE FUEL RETURN HOSE BETWEEN THE SWITCHING VALVE AND THE FUEL TANK SENDING UNITS MAY BE INCORRECTLY CONNECTED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FUEL SUPPLIED BY ONE TANK IS RETURNED TO THE OTHER TANK WHICH COULD OVERFILL AND LEAK. FUEL COULD IGNITE AND CAUSE A FIRE.
The fix
REPOSITION FUEL RETURN HOSES AND REPLACE FUEL VAPOR CANISTER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DUAL 50GALLON FUEL TANKS AND HEAVY DUTY GAS EMISSIONS.SYSTEM: HOSES, FUEL RETURN.
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 October 1, 1984 to May 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.