Make : CHEVROLET | Model : CAPRICE | Year : 1992 |
Build Dates : 19910701 - 19920701 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 93V010000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19930226 | Date Received by ODI: 19930119 | Date Added to Database: 19930129 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1771 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE ENGINE MOUNTED FUEL FEED AND RETURN PIPES MAY FRACTURE DUE TO CONTACT WITH THE ENGINE FRAME DURING OPERATION. |
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Consequence:
IF THE FUEL PIPE FRACTURES, GASOLINE WILL BE FORCED ATPRESSURE FROM THE FUEL PIPES INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, RESULTING IN ANUNDERHOOD FIRE IF THE GASOLINE IS EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE FUEL FEED AND RETURN PIPES USING NEW PIPE ASSEMBLIES. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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