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GMC P20 Recall 83V085: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap

NHTSA campaign 83V085, reported September 2, 1983, 215 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 83V085GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Problem
IN A VEHICLE IMPACT FROM THE REAR, THE THREE PIECE HOSES COULD SEPARATE AND RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT PERMITTED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY".
Risk
Remedy
A NEW FUEL FILLER HOSE WILL BE INSTALLED BY DEALER ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL FILLER HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF FUEL LEAKAGE OCCURS AS THE RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT, AFIRE COULD IGNITE, CAUSING INJURY TO VEHICLE PASSENGERS.

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet P-301982
Chevrolet P201982
GMC P201982
GMC P301982