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Chevrolet C20 Recall 90V015: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

NHTSA campaign 90V015, reported January 29, 1990, 68 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 90V015GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Problem
ON C AND K MODELS, FEED AND OR RETURN FUEL LINES CAN CONTACT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE CORDON SHAFT. IN ADDITION, ON K MODELS LINES MAY ALSO CONTACT FRONT PROPSHAFT. IN EITHER CASE THE FUEL LINES COULD BE DAMAGED RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAK.
Risk
A HOLE COULD BE RUBBED THROUGH THESE FUEL LINES, ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE NEAR EXHAUST CROSSOVER PIPE; THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE THAT COULD SPREAD TO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
Remedy
INSTALL NEWLY DESIGNED FUEL LINE ROUTING BRACKET TO PREVENT CONTACT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE FUEL LINES.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL LINES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 6.2 L DIESEL ENGINES.

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet C101990
Chevrolet C201990
Chevrolet C301990
Chevrolet K101990
Chevrolet K201990
Chevrolet K301990
GMC C151990
GMC C201990
GMC C251990
GMC C351990
GMC K151990
GMC K201990
GMC K301990
GMC K351990