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Chevrolet Caprice Recall 90V096: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage

NHTSA campaign 90V096, reported May 18, 1990, 21,415 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 90V096GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Problem
PLASTIC FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLIES MAY DEVELOP LEAKS.
Risk
FUEL LEAKS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO STATICCHARGE BUILD UPS FOUND IN THE PLASTIC FUEL LINES AND FUEL FILTER WHICH MAY ACTAS AN IGNITION SOURCE.
Remedy
REPLACE PLASTIC ASSEMBLY WITH METAL FUEL FILTER AND BRACKET.
Notes
SYSTEM: PLASTIC FUEL FILTER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: POLICE AND TAXI MODEL PASSENGER CARS.

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Caprice1990