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NHTSA recall 79V091000

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Buick Skylark and 3 more

Reported Apr 5, 19794,626 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Aug 1, 1978 – Mar 1, 1979

The defect

Fuel hoses may be incorrectly positioned and contact the right front drive axle boot during vehicle operation. After a period of time, the rotating boot could wear a hole in the fuel hose, resulting in fule leakage.

The remedy

If proper clearance IS not present, the metal fuel pipe will be reformed upwards to correct the problem, without charge to owner.

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Vehicles in this recall

Buick Skylark
1980
Chevrolet Citation
1980
Oldsmobile Omega
1980
Pontiac Phoenix
1980

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel hose.consequences of defect: leaking fuel could lead to a fire in the enginecompartment, vehicle damage, and personal injury to passengers.