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NHTSA recall 72V075000

Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system

Chevrolet Vega

Reported Apr 7, 1972129,000 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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Chevrolet campaign no 72-c-05.possibility that vehicles equipped with enginesoption L-11 (two-barrel carburetor) may experience exhaust system backfires ofsufficient frequency and magnitude to weaken and rupture muffler.exhaustsfrom muffler with ruptured end cover can subject fuel tank to sufficient heatto expand fuel and create fuel spillage.subsequent engine backfires mayignite fuel and cause fire damage.(correct by inspecting and installing newmuffler and components where necessary.)