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Safety recall · 88V164000

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

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on October 18, 1988. It covers about 27,369 vehicles across 4 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
88V164000
Reported
Oct 18, 1988
Vehicles
27,369
Area
Fuel system

The problem

Fuel feed hose could leak at the coupling on the engine end of the hose assembly.

The risk

Fuel leakage into the engine compartment could result inan engine compartment fire that could spread to the passenger compartment.

The fix

INSTALL NEW FUEL FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY.

Contacts

System: fuel feed hose.Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with a 2.8L v6 engine.

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 88V164000.
  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
1988 Buick Century174B
1988 Chevrolet Celebrity03C
1988 Oldsmobile Ciera261D
1988 Pontiac 6000143C

Questions

Is the 88V164000 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 88V164000?

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 88V164000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on October 18, 1988. 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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