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Safety recall · 87V002000

Fuel system: tank assembly Chevrolet, GMC recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on January 20, 1987. It covers about 86,152 vehicles across 6 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
87V002000
Reported
Jan 20, 1987
Vehicles
86,152
Area
Fuel system

The problem

Trucks failed to comply with requirements of fmvss 301, fuel system integrity, during a 30 mph frontal barrier test.

The risk

Greater than acceptable fuel spillage during and after acollision could result in a fire.

The fix

Install an additional shield to the front of the original shield to protect the fuel tank.

Contacts

System: fuel tank/fmvss 301.Vehicle description: light duty cab and chassis models equipped with a lowservice body.

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 Chevrolet, GMC dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 87V002000.
  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 Chevrolet C3014D
1985 Chevrolet C3005D
1986 Chevrolet C3013C
1984 GMC C3503D
1985 GMC C3513D
1986 GMC C3503D

Questions

Is the 87V002000 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 87V002000?

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 87V002000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on January 20, 1987. 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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