Recalls › 82V021000

NHTSA recall 82V021000

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap

Buick Century and 12 more

Reported Mar 8, 1982519,329 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Feb 1, 1981 – Jan 1, 1982

The defect

Under certaain conditions, the hose clamps on the fuel tank filler pipe and fuel tank filler vent pipe could fracture. The fracture of these clamps could cause fuel leakage at any of the four pipe to hose connections. Leakage can occur during refueling, or while driving, if the fuel tank IS above 3/4 full.

The remedy

Dealer will inspect and replace the hose clamps on the fuel tank filler pipe and vent pipe at no cost to owner.

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Vehicles in this recall

Buick Century
1982
Buick Skyhawk
1982
Buick Skylark
1982
Cadillac Cimarron
1982
Chevrolet Cavalier
1982
Chevrolet Celebrity
1982
Chevrolet Citation
1982
Oldsmobile Cutlass
1982
Oldsmobile Firenza
1982
Oldsmobile Omega
1982
Pontiac 6000
1982
Pontiac J2000
1982
Pontiac Phoenix
1982

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel tank, filler and vent pipes.consequences of defect: if an ignition source IS present when fuel leakageoccurs, a fire could start and cause vehicle damage and serious personalinjury.note: until the vehicle can be inspected and the necessary modifications aremade, the fuel tank should not be filled more than 3/4 full. Also, the dealershould be contacted immediately if any fuel leakage IS detected.