Fuel system, gasoline: storageRecall 90V-096 · 1990 Chevrolet Caprice
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 90V-096 covers 21,415 1990 Chevrolet Caprice for a fuel system, gasoline: storage problem, reported to NHTSA on May 18, 1990.
Source: NHTSA recall 90V096000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
PLASTIC FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLIES MAY DEVELOP LEAKS.
The risk
FUEL LEAKS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO STATICCHARGE BUILD UPS FOUND IN THE PLASTIC FUEL LINES AND FUEL FILTER WHICH MAY ACTAS AN IGNITION SOURCE.
The fix
REPLACE PLASTIC ASSEMBLY WITH METAL FUEL FILTER AND BRACKET.
SYSTEM: PLASTIC FUEL FILTER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: POLICE AND TAXI MODEL 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 March 1, 1989 to April 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.