1980 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE Recalls (3)

Campaign:
81V060000 on 06/01/1981
Component:
Seat belts:front:retractor
Manufactured:
07/31/1980 - 08/31/1980
Affected:
55,238
Defect:
On certain vehicles, the seat belt retractors in the rear seating positions contain first lock positions which will not lock when used by smaller passengers. this fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection".
Correction:
All owners will be sent a pre-paid postage card that is to be filled out and sent back. the card will indicate whether the seat belts are functioning properly. if dealer inspects seat belts, the seat belt retractors will be replaced, if necessary, without charge.
Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: interior; seat belt retractors.consequences of defect: in the event of a collision, if passengers are notsecurely restrained, the possibility of personal injury and death would beincreased.

Campaign:
82V106000 on 11/02/1982
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:carburetor system
Manufactured:
09/30/1979 - 02/28/1982
Affected:
106,651
Defect:
The carburetor fuel inlet housing plug in the side of the carburetor may come out.
Correction:
The dealer will install a retaining clip on the carburetor inlet plug to prevent fuel leakage, without charge.
Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 1.6 liter engines.system: fuel; carburetor fuel inlet plug.consequences of defect: fuel would leak from the carburetor and, under certaincircumstances could start an underhood fire which could spread to the rest ofthe vehicle. this could cause burn injuries to vehicle passengers.

Campaign:
83V027000 on 03/10/1983
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:carburetor system
Manufactured:
07/31/1979 - 06/30/1981
Affected:
491,736
Defect:
The carburetor fuel plug may come out and fuel could leak from the carburetor.
Correction:
The dealer will install a retaining clip on the carburetor inlet plug to prevent it from dislodging, at no charge to owner.
Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 1.6 liter engines andcalifornia emission systems.system: fuel systems, carburetor fuel inlet housing plug.consequences of defect: when a fuel leak occurs in the presence of a source ofignition, a fire could occur without warning.

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