Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 88V-164 · Buick and Chevrolet vehicles

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 88V-164 covers 27,369 Buick and Chevrolet vehicles for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on October 18, 1988.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected27,3694 models
ReportedOct 18, 1988Owners notified Dec 15, 1988
Complaints since5Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 88V164000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

FUEL FEED HOSE COULD LEAK AT THE COUPLING ON THE ENGINE END OF THE HOSE ASSEMBLY.

The risk

FUEL LEAKAGE INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD RESULT INAN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE THAT COULD SPREAD TO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

What to do

The fix

INSTALL NEW FUEL FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY.

SYSTEM: FUEL FEED HOSE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH A 2.8L V6 ENGINE.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

4 models

Vehicles in this recall

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