Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 85V-151 · Chevrolet and Pontiac vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 85V-151 covers 27,942 Chevrolet and Pontiac vehicles for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on November 19, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V151000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE FUEL FEED AND FUEL RETURN PIPE ASSEMBLIES INCLUDES A HOSE WHICH MAY CONTACT THE POINTED END OF THE RADIATOR SHROUD ATTACHING SCREW. THIS COULD CAUSE A GASOLINE LEAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF FUEL LEAK DEVELOPS IT COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE AND BURN INJURIES TO OCCUPANTS.
The fix
REPOSITION FUEL LINES TO PRECLUDE CONTACT WITH RADIATOR SHROUD ATTACHING SCREW.
SYSTEM: FUEL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
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 April 1, 1984 to April 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.