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Chevrolet Caprice Recall 85V151: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

NHTSA campaign 85V151, reported November 19, 1985, 27,942 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 85V151GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Problem
THE FUEL FEED AND FUEL RETURN PIPE ASSEMBLIES INCLUDES A HOSE WHICH MAY CONTACT THE POINTED END OF THE RADIATOR SHROUD ATTACHING SCREW. THIS COULD CAUSE A GASOLINE LEAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF FUEL LEAK DEVELOPS IT COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE AND BURN INJURIES TO OCCUPANTS.
Risk
Remedy
REPOSITION FUEL LINES TO PRECLUDE CONTACT WITH RADIATOR SHROUD ATTACHING SCREW.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Caprice1985
Pontiac Parisienne1985