Tank assembly: filler pipe and capRecall 88V-072 · 1988 Cadillac Allante
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 88V-072 covers 538 1988 Cadillac Allante for a tank assembly: filler pipe and cap problem, reported to NHTSA on April 26, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V072000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE IN FUEL CAP MAY STICK DURING THE TURN TO VENT FUNCTION, CAUSING THE VALVE TO REMAIN OPEN.
The risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN FUEL SPILLAGE DURING AND AFTER ACOLLISION AND POSSIBLY A FIRE. VEHICLES WOULD NOT BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS301.
The fix
INSTALL NEW FUEL CAP.
SYSTEM: FUEL FILLER CAP/FMVSS 301.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 September 1, 1987 to November 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.