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Safety recall · 90V042000

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

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on March 5, 1990. It covers about 61,765 vehicles across 6 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
90V042000
Reported
Mar 5, 1990
Vehicles
61,765
Area
Fuel system

The problem

Front fuel feed hose assembly could crack or separate at the coupling on the engine end of the hose assembly, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.

The risk

Leaking fuel in the engine compartment could result in a fire.

The fix

REPLACE FRONT FUEL FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY.

Contacts

System: front fuel feed hose. Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with quad 4 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, Oldsmobile, Pontiac dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 90V042000.
  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 Skylark144D
1989 Buick Skylark43C
1988 Oldsmobile Calais182C
1989 Oldsmobile Calais182D
1988 Pontiac Grand AM333A
1989 Pontiac Grand AM443A

Questions

Is the 90V042000 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 90V042000?

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 90V042000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on March 5, 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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