Tank assembly: filler pipe and capRecall 88V-016 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 88V-016 covers 463 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a tank assembly: filler pipe and cap problem, reported to NHTSA on February 9, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V016000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
FUEL TANK LOWER FILLER PIPE MAY CONTAIN SMALL HOLES AT SOME SPOT WELDS USED TO ATTACH A MOUNTING BRACKET.
The risk
FUEL COULD LEAK FROM THE PIPE DURING REFUELING ORTURNING AND SPILL FUEL IN EXCESS OF AMOUNT PRESCRIBED BY FMVSS 301.
The fix
REPLACE FUEL TANK LOWER FILLER PIPE.
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK/FMVSS 301.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS.
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 June 1, 1987 to June 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.