Tank assembly: filler pipe and capRecall 89V-071 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 89V-071 covers 21,558 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a tank assembly: filler pipe and cap problem, reported to NHTSA on May 8, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V071000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
A CRACK MAY DEVELOP ADJACENT TO THE FUEL TANK SEAM WELD ATTACHING THE TANK END CAP.
The risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LEAK OR DRIPPING FROM THE FUELTANK WITH POTENTIAL FIRE HAZZARD.
The fix
INSTALL LIMITER CUSHIONS ON THE TANK SUPPORT BRACKETS OR REPLACE TANK, IF NECESSARY.
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS W/350 OR 366 CU. IN. GASOLINE 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 September 1, 1985 to April 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- FUEL TANK LEAKSNHTSA