Tank assembly: filler pipe and capRecall 87V-184 · Buick and Oldsmobile vehicles

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 87V-184 covers 131,476 Buick and Oldsmobile vehicles for a tank assembly: filler pipe and cap problem, reported to NHTSA on December 1, 1987.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected131,4764 models
ReportedDec 1, 1987Owners notified Dec 17, 1987
Complaints since3Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 87V184000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE FUEL FEED AND/OR RETURN HOSE/PIPE ASSEMBLIES COULD CRACK OR SEPARATE, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK INTO THE UNDERHOOD AREA.

The risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE, WITHOUT PRIORWARNING, AND CAUSE INJURY TO OCCUPANTS.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE BOTH FUEL FEED AND RETURN HOSE/PIPE ASSEMBLIES.

SYSTEM: FUELVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES BUILT WITH 2.0L ENGINES.

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

Built from June 1, 1986 to July 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.