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NHTSA recall 77V048000

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Opel Kadett

Reported Apr 6, 1977128,700 vehicles affectedGEN MTRS CORP-OVERSEAS

The defect

On the involved vehicles, a rear-end impact at closing speeds of about 10 m.p.h. Or less could result in the fuel tank being punctured by a taillight mounting bolt.

The remedy

Dealer will install protective caps over each of the three right rear taillight mounting bolts, without charge to owner.

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Vehicles in this recall

Opel Kadett
196819691970

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel tank assembly.consequences of defect: leaking fuel, resulting from an impact from the rear,could lead to a vehicle fire and serious injury to passengers.