NHTSA recall 89V-141 (89V141000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported August 15, 1989 - about 1,100 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 89V141000
- Also written as
- 89V-141
- Reported
- August 15, 1989
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,100
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
INCORRECTLY INSTALLED FUEL LINE CONNECTORS HAVE FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN LINES CROSSED.
Why it is dangerous
FUEL COULD BE TRANSFERRED FROM ONE TANK TO THE OTHER,POSSIBLY RESULTING IN FUEL OVERFLOW AND SPILLAGE, IN PRESENCE OF AN IGNITIONSOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
REPLACE FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 89V-141 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
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.