Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
CHEVETTE
Year
1976
Recall Campaign Number
78V248000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19750901
End Of Manufacture
19770701
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
320000
Date Owners Notified
19790402
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
19781116
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
301