NHTSA recall 01V-136 (01V136000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported April 24, 2001 - about 126,745 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 01V136000
Also written as: 01V-136
Manufacturer number: 01035
Reported: April 24, 2001
Vehicles affected: ~126,745
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.4L ENGINE AND NON-ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." A FUEL RETURN LINE CAN BECOME SEVERED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, RESULTING IN FUEL SPILLAGE.

Why it is dangerous

IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER BRACKET THAT WILL MAINTAIN POSITIONING OF THE FUEL LINE IN A FRONTAL CRASH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 29, 2001. 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 CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 01V-136 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Chevrolet Impala - 2000, 2001

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.