Storage: tank assemblyRecall 88V-189 · Buick and Chevrolet vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 88V-189 covers 13,095 Buick and Chevrolet vehicles for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on December 6, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V189000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
A FUEL TANK LEAK COULD OCCUR DUE TO SMALL CREASES ON THE TANK UNDERSIDE CRACKING DURING PRESSURE CYCLING WHICH OCCURS DURING NORMAL OPERATION.
The risk
IN PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THIS CONDITION COULDRESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix
REPLACE FUEL TANK.
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH 2.0L OR 2.8L ENGINES.
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 October 1, 1988 to November 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.