Tank assembly: filler pipe and capRecall 96V-140 · 1991–1993 Alfa Romeo 164
ALFA ROMEO, INCORPORATED recall 96V-140 covers 5,965 1991–1993 Alfa Romeo 164 for a tank assembly: filler pipe and cap problem, reported to NHTSA on July 23, 1996.
Source: NHTSA recall 96V140000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE RUBBER FUEL FILLER PIPE CAN BECOME BRITTLE AND ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK.
The risk
IF FUEL LEAKAGE OCCURS AND AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER PIPE.
SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY; PIPE; FILLER. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN AUGUST 1996. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ALFA ROMEO AT 1-407-856-5072. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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 May 1, 1990 to September 1, 1993. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.