Tank assembly: filler pipe and capRecall 92V-106 · Buick and Pontiac vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 92V-106 covers 20 Buick and Pontiac vehicles for a tank assembly: filler pipe and cap problem, reported to NHTSA on July 17, 1992.
Source: NHTSA recall 92V106000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECT SUSPENSION UPPER SPRING SEAT AT THE RIGHT-REAR POSITION. IF THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A REAR IMPACT ACCIDENT, THE RIGHT-HAND REAR WHEEL HOUSE FLANGE COULD SEVER THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE AND SPILL FUEL.
The risk
THESE VEHICLES ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 301,FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY. SPILLED FUEL IN A LOW SPEED ACCIDENT CAN RESULT IN AFIRE.
The fix
INSPECT AND REPLACE INCORRECT UPPER SPRING SEAT WITH THE CORRECT PART.
SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM: FMVSS 301.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 June 1, 1992 to June 1, 1992. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.