1977 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE Recall

Campaign:

78V248000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly

Manufactured:

08/31/1975 - 06/30/1977

Affected:

320,000

Defect:

The fuel system may not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity". in the event of a vehicle collision from the rear, excessive fuel spillage may occur.

Correction:

Dealer will install plastic shields around the front corners of the fuel tank, and larger washers on certain rear suspension parts to ensure compliance with the safety standard. this will be performed without charge to owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel tank assembly.consequences of defect: fuel leakage following an impact could lead to avehicle fire and serious injuries to passengers.

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