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Safety recall · 92V161000

Fuel system Chevrolet recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on November 3, 1992. It covers about 1,058 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
92V161000
Reported
Nov 3, 1992
Vehicles
1,058
Area
Fuel system

The problem

There is fuel leakage at the fuel tank fill and/or vent pipe extension solder joints.

The risk

Fuel leaks can lead to a vehicle fire if exposed to asource of ignition.

The fix

REPLACE THE FUEL TANK.

Contacts

System: fuel system.Vehicle description: passenger cars with methanol/ethanol fuel systems.

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 92V161000.
  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
1992 Chevrolet Lumina04C

Questions

Is the 92V161000 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 92V161000?

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 92V161000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on November 3, 1992. 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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