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Safety recall · 82V096000

Fuel system: injectors Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on October 7, 1982. It covers about 12,721 vehicles across 5 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
82V096000
Reported
Oct 7, 1982
Vehicles
12,721
Area
Fuel system

The problem

Possible fuel leakage could occur at the throttle body injection fuel feed pipe connection on the involved vehicles.

The fix

The fuel feed line fitting bolt and two washers will be replaced by the dealer at no cost to owner.

Contacts

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 2.0 Liter engines.System: fuel; fuel feed pipe connection.Consequences of defect: if an ignition source is present when fuel leakageoccurs, a fire could start and could spread to the passenger compartment,causing serious personal injury to passengers.

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 Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 82V096000.
  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

Questions

Is the 82V096000 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 82V096000?

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 82V096000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on October 7, 1982. 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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