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Safety recall · 85V034000

Fuel system: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on March 29, 1985. It covers about 121,095 vehicles across 8 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
85V034000
Reported
Mar 29, 1985
Vehicles
121,095
Area
Fuel system

The problem

The fuel system may leak at the throttle body injection fuel feed pipe connection. Consequence of defect: this leakage could result in an underhood fire which could spread to the passenger compartment and cause burn injuries to occupants.

The fix

REPLACE THE FUEL FEED PIPE.

Contacts

Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with 2.5L l4 engines.System: fuel.

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, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 85V034000.
  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
1984 Buick Century84A
1984 Buick Skylark84C
1984 Chevrolet Celebrity04D
1984 Chevrolet Citation02C
1984 Oldsmobile Ciera32A
1984 Oldsmobile Omega34F
1984 Pontiac 600014B
1984 Pontiac Phoenix13D

Questions

Is the 85V034000 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 85V034000?

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 85V034000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on March 29, 1985. 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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