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Safety recall · 93V010000

Fuel system: delivery Chevrolet recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on January 19, 1993. It covers about 1,771 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
93V010000
Reported
Jan 19, 1993
Vehicles
1,771
Area
Fuel system

The problem

The engine mounted fuel feed and return pipes may fracture due to contact with the engine frame during operation.

The risk

If the fuel pipe fractures, gasoline will be forced atpressure from the fuel pipes into the engine compartment, resulting in anunderhood fire if the gasoline is exposed to a source of ignition.

The fix

Replace the fuel feed and return pipes using new pipe assemblies.

Contacts

System: fuel system.Vehicle description: passenger cars with 4.3 L engines (rpo lb4).

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 93V010000.
  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 Caprice011F

Questions

Is the 93V010000 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 93V010000?

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 93V010000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on January 19, 1993. 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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