Tank assembly: filler pipe and capRecall 88V-188 · Buick and Pontiac vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 88V-188 covers 3,784 Buick and Pontiac vehicles for a tank assembly: filler pipe and cap problem, reported to NHTSA on December 6, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V188000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
FUEL RETURN LINES COULD FRACTURE AND ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK IN THE AREA OF THE FUEL TANK.
The risk
IN PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THIS CONDITION COULDRESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix
INSTALL NEW FUEL RETURN PIPE ASSEMBLY.
SYSTEM: FUEL RETURN PIPE ASSEMBLY.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 August 1, 1988 to August 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.