Tank assembly: filler pipe and capRecall 88V-036 · 1987–1988 Chevrolet Spectrum
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 88V-036 covers 7,665 1987–1988 Chevrolet Spectrum for a tank assembly: filler pipe and cap problem, reported to NHTSA on March 23, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V036000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
PERFORATION OF THE FUEL TANK OR THE ATTACHED FUEL FEED PIPE DUE TO CORROSION OF THE TANK OR FUEL FEED PIPE MATERIALS.
The risk
THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE FUELTANK AND ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A FIRE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. SUCH A FIRE COULDSPREAD TO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
The fix
THE FUEL TANK WILL BE REPLACED ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK OR FUEL FEED PIPE.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 February 1, 1987 to August 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.