Tank assembly: filler pipe and capRecall 88V-094 · 1988 Pontiac Lemans
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 88V-094 covers 72,616 1988 Pontiac Lemans for a tank assembly: filler pipe and cap problem, reported to NHTSA on June 14, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V094000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
FUEL FILLER NECK MAY HAVE BEEN INCOMPLETELY WELDED, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE NECK ASSEMBLY.
The risk
IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION IMPACT, FUEL SPILLAGE INEXCESS OF AMOUNT ALLOWED BY FMVSS 301 COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix
REPLACE FUEL FILLER NECK ASSEMBLY.
SYSTEM: FUEL FILLER NECK/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 April 1, 1987 to March 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.