Fuel system: carburetor system Buick, Chevrolet recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on October 12, 1976. It covers about 811,180 vehicles across 9 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSA Affected vehicles

Campaign: 76V160000
Reported: Oct 12, 1976
Vehicles: 811,180
Area: Fuel system

Contacts

Chevrolet campaign no. 66C12. Buick campaign no. 66C1. Possibility that thefuel inlet plug on rochester quadrajet carburetor may fail which could resultin engine compartment fire. This condition, if it exists, could cause injuryfrom fire or from loss of vehicle control. (Correct by inspecting andinstalling a special bracket on the carburetor to prevent loss of fuel inletplug). Passenger vehicle.

What to do

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.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Buick, Chevrolet dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 76V160000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1966 Buick Electra	1	1	B
1966 Buick Gran Sport	0	1	-
1966 Buick Riviera	0	1	A
1966 Buick Skylark	0	1	A
1966 Buick Wildcat	0	1	C
1966 Chevrolet Chevelle	2	1	D
1965 Chevrolet Chevrolet	0	2	C
1966 Chevrolet Chevrolet	0	2	C
1966 Chevrolet EL Camino	0	1	B

Questions

Is the 76V160000 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 76V160000?

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 76V160000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on October 12, 1976. 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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