The problem
The carburetor fuel plug may come out and fuel could leak from the carburetor.
The fix
The dealer will install a retaining clip on the carburetor inlet plug to prevent it from dislodging, at no charge to owner.
Contacts
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 1.6 Liter engines andcalifornia emission systems.System: fuel systems, carburetor fuel inlet housing plug.Consequences of defect: when a fuel leak occurs in the presence of a source ofignition, a fire could occur without warning.
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 Chevrolet, Pontiac dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 83V027000.
- 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.