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NHTSA recall 94V122000

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Buick Skylark and 2 more

Reported Jul 1, 19941,681 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Feb 1, 1994 – Mar 1, 1994

The defect

These vehicles were constructed with welds in the rear compartment pan assembly that are not sufficient to comply with the requirements pertaining to fuel tank leakage in the event of a rear impact collision. The fuel tank assemblies do not comply with fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity."

The risk

This can result in an increased risk of a vehicle fire in the event of a rear impact collision.

The remedy

Dealer will install rivets adjacent to the locations where the suspect welds are located.

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Vehicles in this recall

Buick Skylark
1994
Oldsmobile Achieva
1994
Pontiac Grand Am
1994

Notes

System: fuel; fuel tank assembly; fmvss 301.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle IS presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy IS not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact buick service center at 1-800-521-7300 or oldsmobile service center at 1-800-442-4547 or pontiac service center at 1-800-762-2737. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393.