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Alfa Romeo 164 Recall 96V140: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap

NHTSA campaign 96V140, reported July 23, 1996, 5,965 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 96V140ALFA ROMEO, INCORPORATED
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Problem
THE RUBBER FUEL FILLER PIPE CAN BECOME BRITTLE AND ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK.
Risk
IF FUEL LEAKAGE OCCURS AND AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER PIPE.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY; PIPE; FILLER. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN AUGUST 1996. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ALFA ROMEO AT 1-407-856-5072. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Affected vehicles

Alfa Romeo 164199119921993