General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #87V078000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 87V078000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 108,268 affected units, FUEL:FUEL PUMP, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicles may experience perforation of the fuel pump diaphragm. excessive alcohol content in the fuel promotes degradation of the diaphragm coating resulting in radial cracking of the diaphragm.

Corrective Action

A fuel ventilation hose kit will be installed to prevent fuel from escaping into the engine compartment if the fuel pump diaphragm leaks and thereby reduce the possibility of an underhood fire.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 87V078000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 1987-05-26T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:fuel pump

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 108,268

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicles may experience perforation of the fuel pump diaphragm. excessive alcohol content in the fuel promotes degradation of the diaphragm coating resulting in radial cracking of the diaphragm.

Consequence Summary: A perforated diaphragm can allow fuel to leak from thefuel pump into the underhood area. this could ultimately result in anunderhood fire without prior warning. such a fire could spread to thepassenger compartment.

Corrective Action: A fuel ventilation hose kit will be installed to prevent fuel from escaping into the engine compartment if the fuel pump diaphragm leaks and thereby reduce the possibility of an underhood fire.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-dhdj-38s6.a78x

NHTSA ID: 87V078000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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