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Safety recall · 90V008000

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

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on January 22, 1990. It covers about 213 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
90V008000
Reported
Jan 22, 1990
Vehicles
213
Area
Fuel system

The problem

Fuel feed and return line connectors have incorrect line end flare configurations.

The risk

Line ends could crack causing a fuel leak that could result in an engine compartment fire.

The fix

Install new fuel lines with correct end flare configuration.

Contacts

System: fuel lines. Vehicle description: passenger cars with lt5 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 Chevrolet dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 90V008000.
  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
1990 Chevrolet Corvette04D

Questions

Is the 90V008000 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 90V008000?

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 90V008000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on January 22, 1990. 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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