Make : CHEVROLET | Model : ASTRO | Year : 1990 |
Build Dates : 19890601 - 19900401 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 90V146000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19900827 | Date Received by ODI: 19900813 | Date Added to Database: 19900823 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 30640 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
FUEL RETURN HOSES MAY BREAK AT EITHER CRIMPED COUPLING, CAUSING A LEAKAGE OF FUEL. |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A FUEL RETURN LINE SEPARATION, A FUELLEAK OCCURRING IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD CAUSE A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL A PROPERLY CRIMPED FUEL RETURN HOSE. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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