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Safety recall · 73V186000

Fuel system: storage Pontiac recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on September 14, 1973. It covers about 685,434 vehicles across 7 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
73V186000
Reported
Sep 14, 1973
Vehicles
685,434
Area
Fuel system

Contacts

General motor campaign no 73-c-8. Possibility that the fuel line accumulatorwelch plug may become dislodged, allowing the fuel to siphon from the fuel tankonto the surface under the car when the engine is not running. If thiscondition exists spilled fuel can accumulate and a spark or flame could cause afire and injury to persons in the vicinity. (Correct by inspecting andreplacing with a fuel hose and hose support).

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Pontiac dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 73V186000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1973 Pontiac Catalina01B
1973 Pontiac Firebird02A
1973 Pontiac Grand AM13A
1973 Pontiac Grand Prix03A
1973 Pontiac Grand Ville01B
1973 Pontiac Lemans04C
1973 Pontiac Ventura05D

Questions

Is the 73V186000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. GENERAL MOTORS CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 73V186000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 73V186000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on September 14, 1973. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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