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Chevrolet Corsica Recall 88V189: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

NHTSA campaign 88V189, reported December 6, 1988, 13,095 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 88V189GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Problem
A FUEL TANK LEAK COULD OCCUR DUE TO SMALL CREASES ON THE TANK UNDERSIDE CRACKING DURING PRESSURE CYCLING WHICH OCCURS DURING NORMAL OPERATION.
Risk
IN PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THIS CONDITION COULDRESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
REPLACE FUEL TANK.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH 2.0L OR 2.8L ENGINES.

Affected vehicles

Buick Skyhawk1989
Chevrolet Beretta1989
Chevrolet Cavalier1989
Chevrolet Corsica1989
Pontiac Sunbird1989