General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #91V216000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 91V216000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 4,350 affected units, FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 91V216000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 1991-12-13T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:fuel tank assembly

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 4,350

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

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

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-uit8_8tp9_ers4

NHTSA ID: 91V216000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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