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Safety recall · 91V216000

Fuel system: tank assembly Chevrolet recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on December 13, 1991. It covers about 4,350 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
91V216000
Reported
Dec 13, 1991
Vehicles
4,350
Area
Fuel system

The problem

Some chassis were shipped to body builders with damaged fill or vent opening caps on the right-hand side. If a left-hand fill system was installed on the tank, and there was a damaged right-hand cap, the fuel system would not be sealed.

The risk

If the fuel system is not sealed, the automatic shut-offsystem used in gas stations would not work, allowing gas to be forced out ofthe defective right-hand opening. The spilled gasoline would result in a firehazard if exposed to a source of ignition.

The fix

Install new caps on the vehicles with unused right-hand fill or vent openings.

Contacts

System: fill or vent caps on gasoline tank.Vehicle description: motor home chassis equipped with left and right hand fill80 gallon fuel tanks.

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 91V216000.
  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
1991 Chevrolet P304F

Questions

Is the 91V216000 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 91V216000?

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 91V216000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on December 13, 1991. 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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