Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 88V-032 · Buick and Oldsmobile vehicles

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 88V-032 covers 22,300 Buick and Oldsmobile vehicles for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on March 15, 1988.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected22,3003 models
ReportedMar 15, 1988Owners notified Mar 23, 1988
Complaints since3Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 88V032000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE FUEL FEED OR FUEL RETURN HOSE AT THE ENGINE MAY RUB AGAINST A SHIFT LEVER ON THE 5 SPEED TRANSAXLE.

The risk

IN TIME A HOLE COULD BE RUBBED THROUGH THE HOSE AND FUELLEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THIS COULD REUSLT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE THE FUEL FEED AND RETURN HOSE/PIPE ASSEMBLIES.

SYSTEM: FUEL/HOSE.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.

3 models

Vehicles in this recall

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