Storage: tank assemblyRecall 91V-216 · 1991 Chevrolet P3
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 91V-216 covers 4,350 1991 Chevrolet P3 for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on December 13, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V216000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
SOME CHASSIS WERE SHIPPED TO BODY BUILDERS WITH DAMAGED FILL OR VENT OPENING CAPS ON THE RIGHT-HAND SIDE. IF A LEFT-HAND FILL SYSTEM WAS INSTALLED ON THE TANK, AND THERE WAS A DAMAGED RIGHT-HAND CAP, THE FUEL SYSTEM WOULD NOT BE SEALED.
The risk
IF THE FUEL SYSTEM IS NOT SEALED, THE AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFFSYSTEM USED IN GAS STATIONS WOULD NOT WORK, ALLOWING GAS TO BE FORCED OUT OFTHE DEFECTIVE RIGHT-HAND OPENING. THE SPILLED GASOLINE WOULD RESULT IN A FIREHAZARD IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
The fix
INSTALL NEW CAPS ON THE VEHICLES WITH UNUSED RIGHT-HAND FILL OR VENT OPENINGS.
SYSTEM: FILL OR VENT CAPS ON GASOLINE TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH LEFT AND RIGHT HAND FILL80 GALLON FUEL TANKS.
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, 1990 to June 1, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.