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Safety recall · 88V189000

Fuel system: tank assembly Buick, Chevrolet, Pontiac recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on December 6, 1988. It covers about 13,095 vehicles across 5 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
88V189000
Reported
Dec 6, 1988
Vehicles
13,095
Area
Fuel system

The problem

A fuel tank leak could occur due to small creases on the tank underside cracking during pressure cycling which occurs during normal operation.

The risk

In presence of an ignition source, this condition couldresult in a fire.

The fix

REPLACE FUEL TANK.

Contacts

System: fuel tank.Vehicle description: passenger cars with 2.0L or 2.8L engines.

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, Pontiac dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 88V189000.
  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
1989 Buick Skyhawk32D
1989 Chevrolet Beretta545D
1989 Chevrolet Cavalier02B
1989 Chevrolet Corsica06F
1989 Pontiac Sunbird73D

Questions

Is the 88V189000 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 88V189000?

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 88V189000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on December 6, 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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